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The Spanish government is moving to approve a 5.3% increase in the minimum wage, which will raise it to 1,286 euros per month. This new economic measure is set to be finalized before upcoming elections, making it a key policy initiative. In the wake of recent rail tragedies, Luis Pedro Marco Peña has resigned from his position as President of ADIF. First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Trade and Enterprise, Carlos Cuerpo, has taken over as acting Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility. The opposition leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, also commented on public concerns regarding train safety. Politically, a recent Tezanos poll suggests a decline in support for the ruling PSOE, potentially reducing their parliamentary seats. Separately, the Ministry of Interior is reportedly looking to exert more control over the UCO, while the government is considering increasing the public profile of Carlos Cuerpo.

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The Spanish government is preparing to approve a 5.3% increase in the minimum wage, bringing it to 1,286 euros per month. This measure is being accelerated ahead of upcoming elections.

elDiario.es: Minimum wage to rise to 1,286 euros per month

Spain's minimum wage will increase by 5.3%, reaching 1,286 euros per month.

20minutos: Government to approve 5.3% minimum wage hike for next year

The Spanish government plans to increase the minimum wage by 5.3% for the upcoming year, raising it to 1,286 euros.

La Vanguardia: Minimum Wage to Be Fixed at 1,286 Euros per Month

The ministry is accelerating procedures to approve the 5.3% increase in the minimum wage before the elections.

Luis Pedro Marco Peña, President of ADIF, has resigned following a meeting with First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Trade and Enterprise, Carlos Cuerpo. Cuerpo has now assumed the role of acting Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, a day after Óscar Puente's resignation from the transport portfolio. The resignation comes amid ongoing investigations into recent train accidents, including one in Urda.

elDiario.es: ADIF President resigns amid investigation

The President of ADIF, Luis Pedro Marco Peña, has resigned from his position following an investigation.

El Confidencial: Adif President Resigns After Meeting with Minister

The president of Adif, Luis Pedro Marco de la Peña, has stepped down from his position following a meeting with the minister.

La Vanguardia: Adif President Resigns After Meeting with Minister Cuerpo

The president of Adif has resigned after a meeting with Minister Cuerpo, following investigations into a train accident.

El Confidencial: Train Accident in Urda

A train accident has occurred in Urda, Toledo.

20minutos: Feijóo: People shouldn't have stomach knots when a train enters the station

Alberto Núñez Feijóo makes a statement suggesting that people should not feel anxious about train travel, possibly referencing public transportation safety or infrastructure concerns.

A recent Tezanos poll indicates a significant drop in support for the Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), potentially reducing their seats in parliament. Amidst this, the government is reportedly considering increasing the public profile of First Deputy Prime Minister Carlos Cuerpo as Pedro Sánchez resumes campaigning.

El Confidencial: Tezanos Poll Shows PSOE Falling to 93/95 Seats, Causing Panic in Moncloa

A weekend poll by Tezanos indicates a significant drop in PSOE support, potentially reducing them to 93-95 seats and causing alarm within the government at Moncloa.

El Confidencial: Government Considers Giving Body Prominence While Sánchez Returns to Rallies

The Spanish government is reportedly considering increasing the public profile of Carlos Cuerpo as Sánchez resumes campaigning and addresses the crisis.

The Ministry of the Interior has reportedly interviewed allied officials in an attempt to gain control of the UCO, allegedly using a legal maneuver to remove a key figure from cases related to the PSOE.

El Confidencial: Ministry of Interior Interviews Allies to Control UCO with Legal Trap

The Ministry of the Interior has interviewed allied officials to gain control of the UCO, reportedly using a legal maneuver to remove 'Balas' from PSOE-related cases.

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