Carlos Cuerpo became economy minister on 29 December 2023 after working in public economic institutions. He entered Spain's senior civil service in 2008 and later worked at the European Commission and AIReF.
The accidents at Adamuz and Urda have renewed scrutiny of Spain’s rail governance. A comparison with Germany and Japan focuses on technical credentials in senior posts and staff shortages in control centres.
Eduard Rivas resigned as Salvador Illa’s chief of staff after the secrecy order was lifted in an inquiry into municipal contracts from his time as mayor of Esparreguera. He continued to maintain his innocence, according to RTVE.
More than 20 people linked to political parties and bus companies joined Renfe after Álvaro Fernández Heredia became president in January 2025, ABC reports. At least 15 reportedly had no rail-sector experience.
More than 30 people with political or union links hold board and senior management posts across Spain’s state-owned rail companies. The report says political-confidence profiles have gained ground against technical specialists.
AESF completed or had under way 19 of 27 planned audit actions on Adif in 2025. The six-year shortfall has drawn fresh scrutiny after the Urda crash killed at least 69 people and injured more than 200.
CSIF accuses Óscar Puente of singling out an Adif traffic manager before the investigation is complete and calls for his resignation. The union also cites shifts of up to 12 hours and five consecutive nights.
Francisco Martín has resigned as Madrid’s Government delegate after the PSOE left him off its congressional and Senate lists for the 29N general election. His exit follows clashes over the Puerta del Sol camp and police conduct.
Eight public-sector unions have written to parties standing in the November 29 election, demanding a clear position on restoring full extra pay. They want the pledge in election programmes, with dates or legal changes where needed.
Llanos Castellanos was reportedly appointed manager without an open competition, while another former PSOE official holds a senior post at Spain’s audit court. Other authoritative sources have not independently confirmed the appointments or selection procedures as judges investigate alleged party-financing irregularities.
Spain’s government car fleet has grown to about 700 vehicles and 900 drivers under Pedro Sánchez, but the push to electrify is running into a shortage of charging stations and daily logistical problems.
Jaime Rodríguez-Arana, professor of administrative law, says Spain’s healthcare system needs to put people before paperwork. He warns that bureaucracy and old habits are holding back patient care, and calls for open data and objective quality checks.
Cádiz will host the Guardia Civil’s basic annual celebration, with Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska attending the parade. The event also highlights the growing presence of women in the force and its push for equality.
Gonzalo Sanz has reaffirmed his account before Judge María Tardón, handing over messages and call records linked to warnings before the Ceuta invasion.
Judge Beatriz Biedma has submitted nearly one hundred pieces of evidence alleging that she was targeted by a coordinated campaign involving PSOE-linked figures and Badajoz criminal clans. The operation aimed to remove her from the high-profile investigation into the prime minister’s brother.
Six Civil Guards lost their jobs at the Interior Ministry after refusing to continue building a dossier that sorted journalists by political leanings. The case has prompted a court review and raised sharp questions about official surveillance in Spain.
Julián García Vargas, a basic figure in Spain’s transition era, has died. He led the reduction of compulsory military service and drove major health-system reforms, leaving a legacy that still shapes Spanish institutions.
Julián García Vargas, who led major reforms in Spain's defense and health sectors, has died at 81. His tenure included reducing compulsory military service and implementing basic health laws. His influence extended beyond government into the private sector and national foundations.
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano, once the government’s top representative in Ceuta, has resigned following intense public protests and internal party strife. His departure marks the end of a turbulent period shaped by a migration crisis and political infighting.
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano has resigned as Ceuta's government delegate. He says he warned Madrid before the mass entry and faced an unfair campaign over matters beyond his authority.
A top prosecutor has sharply criticized Judge Juan Carlos Peinado for pushing the Begoña Gómez case forward at breakneck speed, leaving defense lawyers scrambling and raising questions about fairness in high-profile Spanish legal proceedings.
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano is set to leave after eight months. Judges are examining warnings issued before the July migrant entry, while David de la Encina is emerging as his likely replacement.
Javier Delgado Barrio, who died in Madrid at 93, shaped Spanish justice with a rare blend of moral clarity and legal precision. His refusal to accept even the smallest favor defined a career built on principle, not personal gain.
Juan Carlos Peinado steps down at 72, just days after ordering Begoña Gómez, wife of Spain’s prime minister, to face a jury for alleged influence peddling and embezzlement. His retirement closes a turbulent chapter in Spanish judicial history.
A handwritten note uncovered by the Guardia Civil points to Sofía Puente, sister of Transport Minister Óscar Puente, taking a personal interest in the Spanish citizenship process for exiled Venezuelan official Nervis Villalobos. The case now pulls in the Leire Díez network and raises questions about public money.
A rare internal move has exposed the extraordinary perks Spain’s permanent Council of State members enjoy. These lifetime appointees receive fixed salaries and official cars, and wield real influence over government laws.
The latest asset declarations from Castilla-La Mancha’s deputies feature classic cars and inherited land, with rare guitars also appearing, and reveal changes in politicians’ personal wealth.
Asset declarations from Castilla y León’s top officials reveal sharp differences in personal wealth. From five homes and luxury cars to heavy debts, the disclosures show what the region’s leaders own.
A confidential government dossier on a €6.3 million penthouse in Chamberí details inconsistencies in its purchase, rental and attempted sale. The case raises questions about oversight and transparency in Madrid’s management of public assets.
Javier Milei has ordered military personnel to take over management of the Olivos presidential residence following the release of troubling economic data and a public attack on the press. The move has fueled concerns about his leadership and Argentina's political climate.
A Madrid health official has accused a doctor of manipulating patient lists after reports surfaced of irregular changes at Ramón y Cajal Hospital. Journalists have presented evidence of altered surgery priorities, but the hospital and authorities have not responded.
A surgeon at Ramón y Cajal Hospital who accused Madrid of manipulating waiting lists now faces disciplinary action for damaging his boss's car. The case exposes a bitter personal and professional feud inside one of Spain's major public hospitals.
A leading Madrid hospital lowered the priority of 57 patients on its surgery list to make waiting times look better. Medical unions say the move manipulates official data, raising concerns about the reliability of regional health statistics.
King Felipe has publicly thanked Ceuta’s civil servants and volunteers for their work during the July border breach. His comments highlight the city’s response and the ongoing delay of his official visit.
Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón and his former cabinet are under scrutiny in Spain’s National Court. The controversial Inassa acquisition is at the centre of the first trial in the ‘caso Lezo’ corruption probe. Prosecutors allege that the deal involved millions of euros in overpayment.
