Spain’s national day brings political tensions as French debt raises concern

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  Spain’s 12 October national day featured political tensions in central Madrid, including a police intervention to prevent a clash near Puerta del Sol.

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  The article links Spain’s political climate to concern over France’s public debt, which it says has reached 120% of gross domestic product.

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  After the military parade, young people carrying Falange and Requeté flags approached a socialist youth encampment at Sol, where police intervened.

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  The Spanish Supreme Court kept voting rights suspended for descendants of exiles who obtained citizenship under the “grandchildren law,” leaving 160,000 voters off the electoral roll, the article says.

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  The article says French presidential elections in April and May 2027 will take place amid social protest and debate over the country’s financial solvency.

Who

Spanish political groups, including supporters of Falange and the Requeté and the Coordinadora Juvenil Socialista, were involved in the Madrid tension.

What

Spain’s national day brought political tensions, while the article raised concern that France’s debt crisis could affect other European countries.

When

12 October 2026. The article was published on 13 October 2026.

Where

Central Madrid, including Puerta del Sol; the article also discusses France’s public debt.

Why

The article describes political divisions in Spain and concern about France’s financial solvency as its public debt reached 120% of GDP.

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