Spain

The Koldo corruption case has intensified significantly with the detention of Cristian Corvillo, identified as a former driver for current President Pedro Sánchez during his 2017 primary campaign. This comes alongside raids by the UCO on the home of former Minister José Luis Ábalos and offices of ADIF, the state-owned railway infrastructure manager. Allegations have also surfaced that the Ministry of Transport, under Ábalos, allegedly used his girlfriend to launder commissions related to the case.

In a related political fallout, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) is reportedly considering legal action over payments made to Koldo García, viewing them as a serious attempt to influence declarations and destabilize the government. President Sánchez has denied any connection to the individuals detained in the Koldo case and has requested explanations from Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the People's Party, regarding alleged bribery attempts in the scandal.

Beyond the corruption scandal, the European Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an operation with the UCO concerning ADIF contracts following the Urda train accident, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing rail crisis. Separately, the government has intervened in the olive oil market for the first time, decreeing the withdrawal of olive oil from the market or mandatory storage of 12% of production to prevent a significant drop in prices.