Overview

• The PP has lodged new petitions with Congress Speaker Francina Armengol to force Sánchez’s appearance on allegations of PSOE 'cloacas' after Armengol delayed earlier requests.
• Party spokesperson Miguel Tellado labels the PSOE a 'mafia', rejects a motion of no confidence and calls supporters to a 'Mafia o Democracia' rally in Madrid on Sunday.
• The Senate inquiry into the 'Caso Koldo' has summoned Leire Díez, Santos Cerdán and Guardia Civil director Mercedes González to examine alleged dirty-tricks operations.
• Junts and Esquerra are pressing the Catalan government to challenge the Supreme Court’s order by exploring all legal routes to block the transfer of the Sijena paintings.
• Andalusian authorities have criticized national security in the Costa del Sol following multiple violent incidents and will press for reinforcements at Friday’s Conference of Presidents.