The Rubiales trial opened with Jenni Hermoso's testimony dominating morning coverage, as she emphasized power dynamics and non-consent in the Mundial kiss incident. Markets reacted to Trump's trade announcements, with European exchanges dropping and cryptocurrency markets declining.
By early afternoon, Trump's suspension of Mexican tariffs for 30 days in exchange for border troop deployment shifted attention. The pause later extended to Canada, while maintaining threats of 10% tariffs against the EU. Spanish analysts focused on automotive, banking and energy sector vulnerabilities.
Public university funding crisis received sustained coverage throughout the day, highlighting regional inequalities. The French government's budget decree passage and mass protests in Argentina against Milei provided international context to ongoing discussions about institutional stability.