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As the chief negotiator of the European Parliament, I convey a clear message: this negotiating position cannot be accepted by the Parliament. MEP Siegfried Mureșan, chief negotiator of the European Parliament for the EU's multiannual budget, announced on Saturday that the European Parliament rejects Ireland's proposal to reduce the EU budget by 8% for the period 2028-2034. #BugetUE #PoliticăEuropeană #SiegfriedMureșan (translated)

The MEP Siegfried Mureșan strongly condemned Ireland's proposal to reduce the European Union budget by 8% for the period 2028-2034, stating that the European Parliament rejects it outright, as it does not take into account the current funding needs for defense and competitiveness. #BugetUE #PoliticăEuropeană #SiegfriedMureșan (translated)

This announcement was made by the American president on the social network Truth Social, where Donald Trump claims that Vladimir Putin has committed to immediately supplying 300,000 tons of diesel to the American and global markets over several months. #SismoPanamá #NotíciasInternacionais #PolíticaEUA (translated)

The Radio Observador news program provided a summary of the 6.6 earthquake in Panama and its consequences, as well as commenting on the lifting of sanctions on Russian diesel and the political statements of Donald Trump and André Ventura. #SismoPanamá #NotíciasInternacionais #PolíticaEUA (translated)

The author stated that Nicu Ștefănuță, MEP from the European Greens and Greens/EFA, had countered the speech of the far-right Spanish MEP Buxadé, whom he disparagingly described as being in the service of vultures and speculators. He also noted that Ștefănuță had echoed the outcry of Spanish society regarding the case of Maricarmen. #PolíticaEuropea #ExtremaDerecha #JusticiaSocial #ES (translated)

The author stated that the resolution adopted by the European Parliament on October 7, 2026, with 454 votes in favor, 86 against, and 110 abstentions, fundamentally changed the political and commercial dynamics between the EU and China, establishing a firmer, defensive, and reciprocity-based official position. #UE #China #PoliticăEuropeană #EU #CN (translated)

"There may be a temptation to view the positions of the Council more critically if there is no longer a socialist prime minister of a large country." René Repasi, the leader of the German Social Democratic delegation in the European Parliament, says that the disappearance of a socialist prime minister leading one of the major European countries could lead S&D MEPs to look more critically at the positions adopted by the European Council. #AlegeriSpania #PoliticaEuropeana #Socialisti (translated)

The anticipated elections in Spain could significantly alter the political balance in Brussels, with the risk of weakening the coalition that supports the European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen, in the event that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez loses. #AlegeriSpania #PoliticaEuropeana #Socialisti (translated)

The article discusses the issue of health tourism in Portugal, questioning whether it is really free, while also presenting an analysis of Luís Montenegro's recent speech in the European Parliament and his criticisms of the frugal countries. #TurismoDeSaúde #LuísMontenegro #PolíticaEuropeia (translated)

SPAIN: DOES SÁNCHEZ DIVIDE SPANISH PEOPLE? FACTS AND OPINIONS THE CONTEXT: ELECTIONS IN A TENSE CLIMATE On October 5, Pedro Sánchez dissolved the Cortes and scheduled general elections for November 29. The triggering event was the failure, the previous week, of two housing decrees, rejected by the PP, Vox, and Junts. Most polls, except for the CIS, give the majority to the right. One question runs through the debate: is the head of the Government seeking to fracture the country to stay in power? Serious work must separate what is established from what is interpretation. WHAT IS DOCUMENTED ● In his statement, Sánchez called to "bend the elites" and accused Junts of "treason." ● He framed the election this way: join an "ultra-right wave" or continue being a bastion of openness and social justice. ● He also acknowledged mistakes and unfulfilled promises, according to El Español. ● The same media reports that his environment pushed him to capitalize on discontent over housing and the political cost of the PP's vote alongside Vox and Junts. ● Regarding Ceuta, The Conversation describes a crisis that has fueled protests throughout the country and a growing "cultural war." ● Vox describes the arrivals as "invasion," showing that polarization does not come solely from one side. WHAT IS INTERPRETATION Several analyses read the speech as a first campaign rally, built on a "me or chaos" narrative and the fear of a PP-Vox Government. It is a plausible political reading, but it remains a reading. The PSOE also rejects it, attributing the blockage to an opposition that it views as lacking a sense of state. Nothing in reliable sources proves a deliberate intent to divide the people. A strategy of mobilization based on confrontation is observed, which is not the same thing. THE ROYAL FAMILY: SOURCES TO HANDLE WITH CAUTION This is the most fragile section. Opinion pieces, including one from The Objective, describe a very tense relationship between Zarzuela and Moncloa, with controversies surrounding a visit by the King to Ceuta and statements by ministers. These texts rely heavily on anonymous sources and media close to the right. They do not demonstrate a strategy by Sánchez against the Crown. A verifiable fact: Zarzuela confirms that the King was informed of the decision by the Prime Minister before the announcement and that the dissolution decree was sanctioned remotely. THE TWO OPPOSITIONS AND THEIR OWN NARRATIVES The PP led by Feijóo bets on choosing between "decadence or change." Abascal, for his part, calls for voting in person instead of by mail and says he does not trust anything that Sánchez does. Each side contributes its part to the tension: all construct a narrative in which the opponent threatens the country. WHAT TO REMEMBER Polarization is real and shared. Saying that Sánchez uses it is defensible. Claiming that he wants to divide the people is an opinion. Citizens will judge on November 29, after comparing balances, promises, and accusations. SOURCES El Español, "Sánchez calls elections to 'bend the elites'" (10/5/2026) The Conversation, "How Spain's socialist-led government fumbled the Ceuta crisis" (9/18/2026) The Objective, chronicle "Felipe VI-Sánchez: an almost impossible relationship" (9/7/2026) Telecinco, reactions from Feijóo and Abascal to the electoral advance (10/5/2026) Moncloa.com, "Sánchez informs the King by phone of the electoral advance to 29-N" (10/5/2026) #Spain #PedroSánchez #Elections29N #Polarization #Ceuta #Housing #PP #Vox #EUWatchdog #EuropeanPolitics #España #PedroSánchez #Elecciones29N #Polarización #Ceuta #Vivienda #PP #Vox #EUWatchdog #PolíticaEuropea (translated)

The article discusses the urgent need for Europe to clearly define its geopolitical strategy through the Global Gateway in the upcoming budget, separating the goals of development aid and competitiveness to be effective and authentic. #GlobalGateway #PolíticaEuropeia #DesenvolvimentoSustentável (translated)

Hasta ahora, la presidenta de la Comisión, Ursula von der Leyen, creyó haber resuelto el problema al imponer su propio criterio para considerar que un gobierno es «frecuentable»: un compromiso claro con el Estado de derecho, la democracia proeuropea y el apoyo a Ucrania, que es una condición para marcar distancias con los elementos prorrusos como AfD. #CrisisCeuta #UniónEuropea #PolíticaEuropea