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Spain’s Parliament to Vote on Controversial Amnesty Law for Catalonia’s Independence Supporters

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Madrid, Spain – Spain’s lower house of Parliament is set to discuss and vote on an amnesty law that has sparked intense controversy. The proposed law aims to resolve the legal issues faced by potentially hundreds of individuals involved in Catalonia’s failed bid for independence in 2017. The amnesty law was pushed forward by Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in exchange for the support of two small Catalan separatist parties, which allowed him to establish a new leftist government late last year. Carles Puigdemont, the former Catalan President and leader of one of the separatist … Read more

EU Lawmakers Rethink Plastic Pollution Regulations Following Spain’s Devastating Spill

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MADRID, Spain – European Union lawmakers are considering the implementation of stricter regulations to combat plastic pollution after a recent spill in Spain highlighted the urgent need for action. The incident, which occurred in the Canary Islands, has raised concerns about the detrimental impact of plastic waste on the environment. The European Union has been grappling with the issue of plastic pollution for years, but this latest spill has served as a wake-up call for lawmakers. The Canaries, a popular tourist destination known for its pristine beaches and diverse marine life, suffered the consequences of … Read more