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02.05.2026

The Day Trump Widened the NATO Schism

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 02.05.2026.

It displays 66 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

02.05.2026The Day Trump Widened the NATO Schism

The day was dominated by Trump's announcement to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany, deepening the rift with NATO and Europe. This story broke in the early morning and was covered by multiple outlets throughout the day, with Germany calling for Europe to bolster its own security. In parallel, Ayuso used Madrid's regional day (Dos de Mayo) to attack the government and Vox, defending her vision of Spanish identity, a secondary but persistent theme. A US House committee questioning Spanish sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla emerged in the afternoon, adding a new dimension to transatlantic tensions.

02.05.2026
00:23

00:25Trump's Tariff Thunder Returns

Trump escalates trade war with EU, announcing 25% tariffs on European cars, accusing the bloc of violating trade agreements (RTVE, El Mundo, La Razón, El Periódico). The EU warns it will protect its interests. Meanwhile, the US-Iran conflict continues: Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal and threatens destruction (El País, La Vanguardia), while eldiario.es reports Trump told Congress the war is over to bypass authorization.
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08:03

08:06Trump's NATO Schism Widens

The newspapers report on Trump's decision to withdraw 5,000 soldiers from Germany, deepening his rift with NATO (El País, El Plural). Meanwhile, May Day protests for housing and wages continue (RTVE). Ayuso's narrow majority in Madrid is also covered (El Mundo).
08:28
20 Minutos

Túneles, submarinos, drones... así se han modernizado los narcos en España: "Siempre van por delante"

08:28
09:11
20 Minutos

Ayuso encara los actos del Dos de Mayo de nuevo sin representación del Gobierno

09:11
09:54
10:44
20 Minutos

Arrancan los actos del Dos de Mayo sin representación del Gobierno ni desfile militar

10:44
12:07
20 Minutos

Los políticos madrileños reivindican el carácter combativo de Madrid en el Dos de Mayo entre reproches cruzados

12:07
12:45
20 Minutos

Ayuso critica el "poco apoyo administrativo" que tiene Madrid: "¿Cuántas oportunidades estamos perdiendo?"

12:45

13:00Trump's Troop Withdrawal Widens NATO Schism

The newspapers report on Trump's decision to withdraw 5,000 US soldiers from Germany, deepening the rift with NATO and Europe (RTVE, El Español, eldiario.es, La Vanguardia, El País, El Plural). Meanwhile, Ayuso uses Madrid's regional day to attack the government and Vox, defending her vision of Spanish identity (El Confidencial, Libertad Digital, 20minutos, infoLibre).
13:31
20 Minutos

Ayuso avisa en el Dos de Mayo de que Madrid "no se dejará controlar por nada ni por nadie"

13:31
13:56
14:09
20 Minutos

Ayuso evoca a los madrileños como un "ejército sin mandos ni galones" y avisa: "No se dejará controlar por nada ni por nadie"

14:09
14:42
14:48
14:55
16:08

16:16Trump's Troop Withdrawal Widens NATO Schism

The newspapers report on Trump's decision to withdraw 5,000 US soldiers from Germany, deepening the rift with NATO and Europe (RTVE, El País, La Vanguardia, El Español, eldiario.es). Meanwhile, Ayuso uses Madrid's regional day to attack the government and Vox, defending her vision of Spanish identity (Libertad Digital, 20minutos, El Plural, infoLibre).
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