Spain

Commuter train services across Catalonia are facing widespread delays and disruptions today, with the R7 line completely shut down due to an operational incident. This comes as Adif, the state-owned railway infrastructure manager, is under renewed scrutiny with visits from the UCO (Operational Control Unit) and new allegations in the Koldo corruption case, specifically concerning the line where the Urda accident occurred.

In political developments, new polls indicate shifts in voter sentiment ahead of upcoming elections. The Popular Party (PP) has reportedly gained nine points in voter loyalty following the Urda incident and recovered votes from Vox. Meanwhile, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) has seen an increase in support after the resignation of minister Óscar Puente, although the PP and Vox parties collectively maintain a majority. Overall, a poll suggests that 52.6% of Spaniards are dissatisfied with the government's performance, with negative perceptions rising a month after early elections were called.

Further news includes the government of Isabel Díaz Ayuso agreeing to pay €175 million and dropping 27 lawsuits against the Quirón health group. The Popular Party has also announced plans to prohibit social media access for individuals under 14 years old, limit infinite scrolling, and mandate nighttime rest periods from platforms.