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Belgium's federal government faces criticism after a record-breaking heat wave caused 1,222 excess deaths between June 18 and June 29. Opposition leaders, including Socialist Party's Paul Magnette, accuse ministers of inaction as scientists describe the event as Europe's most severe heat wave on record.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces increasing pressure after his former transport minister, José Luis Ábalos, was sentenced to 24 years in prison for corruption related to pandemic-era medical supply contracts. The Supreme Court convicted Ábalos of bribery, embezzlement, and other charges, while his adviser received 19 years, and a businessman involved in the scheme received a suspended sentence and fine. Opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo called for Sánchez’s resignation, citing political responsibility for the corruption.

A Spanish judge ordered the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to face a corruption trial and surrender her passport, citing concerns she may flee. The judge accused Begoña Gómez of influence peddling, misuse of public funds, and inappropriate software use during her academic tenure. The ruling sparked political conflict, with the opposition demanding the government resign and the Socialist Party calling the decision a 'scandal for democracy.'

A Spanish judge ordered Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to face trial on corruption and influence peddling charges and surrender her passport, citing her as a flight risk. The ruling sparked political conflict, with opposition parties demanding the government resign and the Socialist Party calling the case a 'political witch hunt.'

A Spanish judge ordered the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to face a corruption trial and surrender her passport, citing concerns she may flee. The case involves allegations of influence peddling, misuse of public funds, and inappropriate software use, sparking political conflict and calls for the government to resign.

Former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero appeared in court on corruption charges, intensifying political pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez amid ongoing corruption cases against his allies and calls for snap elections. The Basque Nationalist Party and Together for Catalonia are urging new elections, but a right-wing bloc's opposition to separatist parties complicates potential coalition efforts against Sánchez.

Spain’s former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is being questioned by a judge in a corruption investigation related to a government airline bailout and jewelry found during a police raid on his office. The probe involves alleged influence peddling, money laundering, and tax fraud, with Zapatero denying any wrongdoing and attributing the jewelry to inheritance or gifts.

Karim Bouamrane, mayor of Saint-Ouen, announced his candidacy for the French presidency. He is a member of the Socialist Party.

Pope Leo XIV urged Spain to improve migrant integration and criticized right-wing parties like Vox and the People’s Party for prioritizing national citizens over migrants. His speech aligned more with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s coalition government, which is legalizing half a million unauthorized migrants.

Pope Leo XIV's weeklong visit to Spain addresses waning religious practice and a political crisis involving the ruling Socialist Party. He will focus on unity, peace, migrant welcome, and youth hope, while meeting abuse survivors and visiting Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands.

Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain, a secularized and politically polarized country, to address a government in crisis and engage with abuse survivors. His trip includes a historic speech to the Spanish Parliament and cultural events like 'pope cakes,' while competing with Bad Bunny's concerts.

Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain highlights the Catholic Church's complex legacy in a secularized, polarized country. The trip includes a meeting with clergy sexual abuse survivors, a speech to the Spanish Parliament, and occurs amid a political crisis involving the Socialist-led government and opposition parties.

Pope Leo XIV's weeklong visit to Spain includes addresses to a polarized parliament, meetings with clergy abuse survivors, and visits to Barcelona's Sagrada Familia and the Canary Islands. The trip coincides with a political crisis in Spain's ruling Socialist Party and Bad Bunny's concerts in Madrid.

Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain, addressing a politically polarized and secularized nation with a complex Catholic Church legacy. The trip includes a speech to the Spanish Parliament and meetings with abuse survivors, amid a government crisis and cultural events in Madrid.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is facing multiple corruption cases against his party and family, leading to declining domestic support despite international praise for his political stance. Allies and courts are scrutinizing the ongoing investigations.

Spanish police are searching the Madrid headquarters of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s Socialist Party as part of a judicial investigation into alleged financial wrongdoing. The raid by the Civil Guard is linked to a National Court probe into corruption accusations, compounding recent scandals affecting Sanchez’s party.

Spanish police searched the headquarters of the Socialist Party, the ruling party of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, as part of an investigation into corruption allegations. The operation involved cordoning off the premises, indicating a significant law enforcement action.

Workers' parties in Europe are struggling to make an impact. The decline of socialism is a significant concern. European politics is being reshaped as a result.