Judge upholds Duro Felguera's plan and revelations about the PSOE
Today's bulletin highlights the judicial endorsement of the rescue plan for the company Duro Felguera, new revelations regarding an alleged political plot, and negotiations by the Canary Islands for control of its airports.
The Asturian company Duro Felguera begins a new stage following the validation of its restructuring plan by a court in Gijón. This judicial decision rejects the lawsuits filed against the plan and allows for debt reductions of up to 100%, in addition to extending the deadlines for repaying the public aid received. Following this step, the Government of Asturias has asked the company to be responsible and facilitate the sale of its Barros workshop to the technology company Indra, seeking a price in line with the market.
In the political sphere, new details have emerged regarding an alleged influence-peddling network linked to the PSOE. According to reports, a party mediator allegedly deleted a WhatsApp group used to coordinate actions after the leak of audios from their meetings. Sources point to an alleged attempt to bribe the anti-corruption prosecutor Ignacio Stampa, following meetings with high-ranking officials from the State Attorney General's Office.
On the other hand, the Government of the Canary Islands will hold a bilateral meeting with the State on July 2. The regional executive will demand a strategic vote in the management of its airports, seeking a model similar to the one already in place in the Basque Country and ensuring that its Statute of Autonomy, which defines its special powers, is respected.
In the Asturian industrial sector, the multinational ArcelorMittal has announced a delay in the start of production at its new electric steel plant in Gijón, which is now expected by the end of the year. Likewise, the company Corteva will begin dismantling its factory in the Tamón valley due to European Union environmental regulations, which prohibit the chemical components that were manufactured there.
Finally, tax data reveals that a thousand citizens with high net worth in Asturias have declared owning jewelry and luxury goods valued at a total of 13 million euros, with an average of 13,000 euros per person.
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