Spanish media tracked Trump's first executive actions after retaking office, with particular focus on his border emergency declaration and mass pardons for Capitol rioters. Coverage evolved from early morning reports of border chaos to detailed analysis of his 41 executive orders, including withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement.
By afternoon, attention shifted to Spain's diplomatic response after Trump mistakenly included Spain among BRICS nations, with government officials emphasizing Spain's role as an EU economic engine. The Von der Leyen administration called for European preparation for a new "geostrategic competition era."
In domestic news, Banco Sabadell announced plans to return its headquarters to Catalonia after seven years, amid BBVA's ongoing takeover bid. The Empordà drought crisis intensified with 22 additional municipalities entering emergency status. Government proposals for judicial selection reform emerged as a response to ongoing institutional tensions.