AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoZapatero in Court: Spain’s former PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero faces two days of hearings as a suspect in the Plus Ultra bailout probe, with allegations including influence peddling, money laundering and document falsification tied to a €53m rescue. Labour Pressure: Spain’s labour costs and wages hit 26-year highs, while CEOE data says absenteeism costs the economy €33bn a year and cuts the effective working week to about 32 hours. Health System Strain: Health authorities are activating an extraordinary plan to cover vacant MIR training posts amid a doctor flight and tension over on-call duties. Canary Islands Watch: The regional government investigates 78 petrol stations over suspicious, near-simultaneous fuel price rises. World Cup Shock: Spain’s opener ended 0-0 with Cape Verde, turning goalkeeper Vozinha into a social media phenomenon and leaving Group H wide open. UK Digital Clampdown: The UK moves to ban under-16s from major social media platforms, tightening online safety rules. EU Budget Fight: Germany’s EPP leader urges an end to “net payer” thinking as the EU budget battle heats up.
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