Overview

• Supreme Court Justice Manuel Marchena warns in his new book that political interference threatens judicial independence, citing 'lawfare' tactics as a significant concern.
• Claudia Montes, linked to José Luis Ábalos, testified to the Supreme Court denying ties to him but alleging workplace harassment at Logirail.
• The government has rallied behind Santos Cerdán, who admitted interest in public works contracts but denied misconduct amid ongoing scrutiny.
• Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska announced the formal rescission of a €6 million Israeli munitions contract, pledging no future arms purchases from Israel.
• Science Minister Diana Morant used a congressional session to highlight Valencia flood relief efforts, criticizing regional leadership's response to the disaster.