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20.03.2025

Government Coalition Fractures Over NATO As Floods Threaten Madrid

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Spain for 20.03.2025.

It displays 93 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

20.03.2025 ⇢ Government Coalition Fractures Over NATO As Floods Threaten Madrid
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Ukraine's partial ceasefire deal with Russia, accepted yesterday by Zelensky, faced skeptical reactions from European leaders who nonetheless committed to continued Ukrainian support. The agreement dominated morning coverage, along with investigations into former minister Ábalos' alleged Colombian property.

By midday, focus shifted to a major coalition crisis as Sumar voted for Spain's NATO withdrawal while PSOE backed EU military reinforcement, leading to parliamentary defeats for Sánchez described as his "blackest day" in Congress. The right-wing opposition delivered another blow by approving wolf hunting north of the Duero River.

Late afternoon brought news of Sánchez's planned April visit to China amid Trump's executive order dismantling the US Department of Education. By evening, Madrid faced flooding emergencies as the Manzanares River overflowed, prompting alerts for major highways and university closures while Spain's football team secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against the Netherlands.

20.03.2025
21.03.2025

01:36⇢Zelensky Accepts Limited Ceasefire To Preserve American Intelligence Support

⌨The newspapers report extensively on Ukraine accepting a partial ceasefire agreement brokered by Trump and Putin (El Español, El Mundo, El Periódico, Público, 20minutos, El Confidencial). Zelensky has agreed to halt attacks on Russian energy infrastructure in exchange for continued American intelligence support. Trump has also proposed guaranteeing Ukraine's security by taking control of Ukrainian power plants. In other news, investigators have located a €2.1 million property in Colombia owned by former minister Ábalos since 2003 (Libertad Digital, La Razón). Meanwhile, Valencia celebrated the culmination of Las Fallas 2025 with the traditional Nit de la Cremà (RTVE).
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07:07⇢Europe Skeptical of Ukraine-Russia Partial Ceasefire

⌨The newspapers report on Ukraine's partial ceasefire agreement with Russia, with Europe responding skeptically while committing to continued Ukrainian support (La Vanguardia, 20minutos). Tax enforcement is prominent, with reports on how authorities will investigate lifestyles inconsistent with declared income (El Confidencial) and concerns about cash restrictions (Libertad Digital). Other headlines cover: an Israeli cybercrime network that created 61 shell companies operating through major Spanish banks (infoLibre); investigations linking former minister Ábalos to businessman Aldama (La Razón); a nightclub disaster killing 59 in North Macedonia (El Salto); and scientific efforts to prepare humans for space survival (El Mundo).
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11:34⇢Occupied Homes Flood Spanish Property Market

⌨The newspapers report on multiple housing and international topics. Spain faces a serious housing crisis with 20,000 illegally occupied homes being advertised for sale, reaching nearly 10% of listings in Gerona (El Mundo). On the international front, the EU has found ways to bypass Hungary's Viktor Orbán to continue supporting Ukraine (El País, La Vanguardia, 20minutos). The Trump administration's constitutional challenges feature prominently (El Periódico, RTVE), while domestically the Spanish government acknowledges complications with the 2025 budget, setting May as a deadline for decisions (Público).
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13:39⇢Coalition Split Over NATO As EU Seeks Ukraine Ceasefire

⌨The newspapers report heavily on EU discussions about Ukraine, with European leaders seeking ways to strengthen Ukraine towards a permanent ceasefire (El País). Sánchez supports having an EU representative at Ukraine-Russia negotiation tables (El Periódico). There's significant internal division within Spain's coalition government over defense spending and NATO membership, with PSOE backing EU military reinforcement while Sumar opposes it and votes for NATO withdrawal (Público, 20minutos). Other international news includes coverage of conflict in Congo as M23 rebels invade a key city amid peace talks (La Vanguardia) and protests against President Milei's repression in Argentina (El Salto).
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16:01⇢Sánchez Coalition Fractures In Parliamentary Defeat

⌨The newspapers report on multiple crises facing Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez, who lost key parliamentary votes after being abandoned by coalition partners Sumar and Junts (El Español). European defense concerns are prominent, with reports comparing the high cost of European military equipment to Chinese alternatives (El Mundo) alongside EU leaders reaffirming "unwavering" support for Ukraine following Russian attacks (El País). Domestic issues include unprecedented March rainfall that could end Spain's drought but is forcing consideration of highway closures due to flooding (RTVE, 20minutos). Gaza coverage continues with reports of Israeli bombardments killing hundreds of Palestinians since ceasefire ended (El Salto, La Vanguardia).
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19:57⇢Sánchez Suffers Congressional Defeats As Wolf Hunting Approved

⌨The newspapers report on multiple political challenges for Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who faced a "black day" in Congress with multiple legislative defeats and divisions within his coalition over NATO (La Razón, El Español). Internationally, Spain's leader will travel to China in April to meet with Xi Jinping (El Confidencial) while Ukraine has apparently attacked Russian strategic bomber facilities (El Mundo). In the US, Trump is preparing to dismantle the Department of Education (El País). Domestically, Congress approved an amendment allowing wolf hunting north of the Duero River (El Plural) while exceptional March rainfall is expected to end Spain's drought (RTVE).
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23:33⇢EU Military Independence Plan Lacks Funding Agreement

⌨The newspapers report on EU military independence plans for 2030, with Sánchez among those hesitant about financing (El Español), while also downplaying "historic disagreements" within the left regarding defense spending (Público). Multiple sources cover Trump signing an executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education (El País, El Periódico). In sports, Spain's football team secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against the Netherlands with Merino scoring in stoppage time (RTVE). Locally, Madrid faces flooding as the Manzanares River overflows in El Pardo, putting the A-6 and M-30 highways on alert (20minutos).
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