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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 02.02.2025.
It displays 67 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
02.02.2025 ⇢ Day of Tariff Walls and Madrid's War of Words
⌨The morning headlines focused on Spain's budget challenges, with multiple regions operating without approved 2025 budgets. Melody's Eurovision victory with "Esa Diva" at Benidorm Fest provided brief distraction from mounting economic concerns.
Trump's implementation of tariffs against Mexico (25%), Canada (25%), and China (10%) dominated midday coverage, with both Mexico and Canada announcing reciprocal measures. Spain meanwhile certified its position as solar power leader, with photovoltaic becoming the largest installed power source.
The afternoon saw an escalation in political rhetoric as Sánchez launched attacks against Madrid's President Ayuso, labeling her administration a "ultra-right multinational" coalition. Economy Minister Cuerpo announced an upward revision of GDP growth forecast to 2.6% for 2025, while tensions emerged between Supreme and Constitutional courts over potential criminal investigations of magistrates.
Trump's implementation of tariffs against Mexico (25%), Canada (25%), and China (10%) dominated midday coverage, with both Mexico and Canada announcing reciprocal measures. Spain meanwhile certified its position as solar power leader, with photovoltaic becoming the largest installed power source.
The afternoon saw an escalation in political rhetoric as Sánchez launched attacks against Madrid's President Ayuso, labeling her administration a "ultra-right multinational" coalition. Economy Minister Cuerpo announced an upward revision of GDP growth forecast to 2.6% for 2025, while tensions emerged between Supreme and Constitutional courts over potential criminal investigations of magistrates.
02.02.2025
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00:23 (23:23)⇢Trump signs triple tariff package
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's signing of new tariffs against Mexico, Canada, and China (eldiario.es, 20minutos), while Marco Rubio makes his debut as Secretary of State in Panama amid tensions (El Mundo). Hamas releases Israeli hostage Yarden Bibas, with indications his family didn't survive captivity (El País). Regional budget issues persist across Spain, with 5 autonomous regions securing agreements despite lacking absolute majorities (El Periódico). Singer Melody wins Benidorm Fest 2025, securing Spain's Eurovision spot (RTVE).
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La artista sevillana consigue 150 puntos y se impone a Daniela Blasco y J Kbello, que han sumado 141 y 134 puntos, respectivamente
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El País
La sevillana, que ya había intentado sin éxito competir en el festival europeo de la canción, ha logrado vencer con su portentosa ‘Esa diva’ gracias al televoto
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Socios de Gobierno.
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El Confidencial
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elDiario.es
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infoLibre
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Barcelona, 1 - Levante, 2
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Cuentas públicas | Agustí Sala
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'El año en que Franco murió en la cama' y la resurrección clandestina de Vizcaíno CasasJesús Fernández Úbeda
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07:57 (06:57)⇢Spain's regions navigate budget void
⌨The newspapers report on several budget challenges across Spain's regions and municipalities, with multiple areas operating without approved 2025 budgets (El Periódico, eldiario.es). Melody wins Benidorm Fest 2025 with "Esa Diva," securing Spain's Eurovision representation (El País, RTVE). Political tensions continue over PSOE's relationship with Bildu, with García-Page expressing concerns about the government's approach (El Mundo).
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El impacto de DeepSeek acaba con el dominio estadounidense de la IA, abre el mercado a nuevos actores y plantea dudas sobre qué rumbo tomará la industria a partir de ahora
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El Periódico
Economía | Gabriel Ubieto
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El presidente de Estados Unidos firma la orden que aplica tarifas del 25% a sus vecinos y del 10% al gigante asiático
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El presidente de Estados Unidos firma la orden que aplica tarifas del 25% a sus vecinos y del 10% al gigante asiático
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El presidente de Estados Unidos firma la orden que aplica tarifas del 25% a sus vecinos y del 10% al gigante asiático
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Economía | Gabriel Ubieto
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El Periódico
Expectativas al alza | Juan Ruiz Sierra
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● Directo
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El Periódico
Operativo policial | Germán González
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Energía.
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13:01 (12:01)⇢Solar Spain outshines as Trump hits north
⌨The newspapers report on Trump's implementation of new tariffs against Mexico, Canada (25%) and China (10%) (El País). Meanwhile, Spain certifies its position as a solar power leader, with photovoltaic becoming the largest installed power source (El Mundo). Local concerns focus on budget negotiations, with Junts playing a decisive role in the approval process (20minutos). Police operations in Barcelona metro identify 135 suspects with multiple prior offenses (El Periódico).
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La Razón
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El Plural
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El Confidencial
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20 Minutos
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La Vanguardia
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Espanyol, 1 - Real Madrid, 0
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Baloncesto | NBA
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ENTREVISTA | Rosa María Sánchez
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15:09 (14:09)⇢Sánchez brands Ayuso's alliance "ultra-right multinational"
⌨The newspapers report on Prime Minister Sánchez's attacks against Madrid's President Ayuso, labeling her part of a "ultra-right multinational" coalition united by money (El Confidencial, El Español, La Razón, 20minutos). Meanwhile, Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo announces an increase in GDP growth forecast to 2.6% for 2025 (El Periódico). NBA coverage focuses on potential Doncic trade discussions by Dallas (La Vanguardia).
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elDiario.es
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La Vanguardia
Guerra comercial de EE.UU.
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Nueva normativa | Beatriz Pérez
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Las respuestas de la IA 'low cost'.
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IA 'low cost'.
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Políticas arancelarias | Esther Chapa
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Canadá y México responden a los gravámenes con medidas para trasladar el sufrimiento económico al bolsillo de los estadounidenses. Pekín presentará “una queja” a la OMC y la UE se reserva una “respuesta con firmeza” ante la amenaza de Washington
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El Periódico
Políticas arancelarias | Esther Chapa
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El Periódico
Políticas arancelarias | Esther Chapa
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El Periódico
Políticas arancelarias | Esther Chapa
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Libertad Digital
Dos ex fiscales generales del Estado y once fiscales de Sala piden la dimisión de García Ortiz
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20:37 (19:37)⇢Tariff walls rise across Americas
⌨The newspapers report extensively on Trump's new tariff policy, with Mexico and Canada responding with reciprocal measures (El País, La Vanguardia, El Periódico). The move signals a shift toward consolidating oligopolies (El Confidencial), while China plans to file a WTO complaint and the EU reserves right for a firm response (El País). Meanwhile, tension rises between Spain's Supreme and Constitutional courts over potential criminal investigations of magistrates (eldiario.es).
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Cumbre en Bruselas
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Perspectivas | Agustí Sala
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