Senado

The Senado, Spain's upper legislative chamber, is currently involved in several significant activities. It is hosting an investigation into SEPI, with its president defending the solvency of Plus Ultra airline, an entity also under police investigation. The Senado is also the venue for discussions on important national and international matters, such as the Spanish government's validation of foreign university degrees, including those of doctors, and the push to make Catalan, Galician, and Basque official EU languages. Furthermore, the Senado is addressing electoral neutrality concerns, with the PSOE requesting a postponement of a candidate's appearance. The chamber also acts as a platform for cultural recognition, having awarded the National Prize for Tauromaquia. Additionally, it has flagged ongoing issues with lobby transparency, highlighting a fifth consecutive year of norm violations. The Senado also summons individuals for questioning in ongoing investigations, as seen with businessman Julio Martínez.