Soledad Fernández Doctor
- Jul 1
Spain's tax chief quits after ministry overrules her on Catalan tax plan, inspectors demand no political interference
The director general of Spain's tax authority, Soledad Fernández Doctor, is leaving her post along with two senior directors, triggering an open rift between the tax inspector corps and the government over Catalan fiscal autonomy and institutional independence.

- Jun 30
PP summons Zapatero again as Senate corruption probes intensify, with July packed with testimonies
Spain's opposition Partido Popular announced a new round of Senate committee summonses, including former prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, as it escalates investigations into alleged government corruption linked to state-backed company rescues.
