On June 17, the Zapatero Plus Ultra case dominated editorial priorities from morning to night. The former president arrived at the Audiencia Nacional amid shouts of 'thief' and 'shameless,' becoming the first ex-president investigated for corruption. He testified behind closed doors, denying influence in the Plus Ultra bailout and refusing to discuss the jewelry found in his office. By early afternoon, Judge Calama rejected the prosecutor's request to seize his passport, citing no flight risk, but stated Zapatero had not dispelled criminal indications. Multiple outlets highlighted his public plea for trust. The parliamentary blockade of an early election vote remained secondary, while Sánchez announced a new social shield and insisted elections would be in 2027.