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The defense of former president José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has presented two briefs (dated this Monday) in which he insists on knowing the origin of the chats that exist in the case against him to explore a possible way to annul the investigation. On the one hand, Zapatero wants the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office to clarify how the opening of the hard drive of one of the investigated lawyers, whose office was searched by the Police, was authorized. On the other hand, he appeals the decision of Judge José Luis Calama not to extend the request for information about the mobile…
A lack of control, unclear responsibilities and poor communication often make layoffs a risk for companies. Leonard Kluck, Senior Manager and Head of People & Change Excellence at Dr. Wieselhuber & Partner (W&P), shows why HR should take on a central leadership role in staff redundancy programs. Executive Summary Controlling personnel redundancy programs: Why HR must take control of the process The challenge: Personnel redundancy programs are often implemented without clear process management and coordinated communication. This leads to loss of trust, uncertainty and risks for the employer brand. The solution: HR takes control of the process and manages restructuring…
The parliament in Bucharest has rejected the pro-Western politician Adrian Vestea as head of government. Romania’s president now has to find a new candidate. Choosing an EU-friendly government is becoming increasingly difficult.
Ione Belarra (Pamplona, 38 years old) wears a Palestinian pendant around her neck. She looks relaxed and relaxed. Nothing seems to upset her this muggy morning, in which the heat seeps into every corner of the Podemos headquarters, an office building without any sign on the street to preserve security. However, a week ago he made a political decision only for the most reckless. As Pablo Iglesias did in her day, the general secretary of Podemos and former minister with the Government of Pedro Sánchez leaves national politics to face Isabel Díaz Ayuso at the polls. Iglesias failed and ended…
At the University Hospital Regensburg it is usually about medical precision. In this case it’s 86 minutes. A professor and senior physician in vascular surgery is said to have incorrectly recorded her working hours on October 8, 2025 after a staff meeting. The meeting ended at 11:45 a.m. – but the doctor didn’t clock out until 1:11 p.m. For these approximately one and a half hours, the Free State of Bavaria, as the formal employer, and not the UKR itself, accuses her of intentionally cheating on working hours. The consequence: termination without notice, later supplemented by a regular notice. Judge…
Ignacio Gordillo, who for three decades was a prosecutor of the National Court in cases related to ETA or the GAL, died this Monday in Madrid at the age of 75, according to the Madrid Bar Association’s regrets on its website. Born in Madrid in 1950, Gordillo developed an extensive and recognized career in the legal field, especially linked to criminal law and economic criminal law. Graduated in Law from the Complutense University of Madrid, he also obtained a doctorate degree with a thesis on blasphemy and religious freedom, graded with outstanding cum laude. In 1976 he entered the Judicial…
Kylian Mbappé scored for France in his 100th international match. It is his 15th World Cup goal, bringing him level with Ronaldo and only one goal behind Miroslav Klose. And three behind Lionel Messi. Everything important in the live commentary.
Many applications for the German Human Resources Prize 2026 are already in our inbox. But it’s not too late for those who make a last-minute decision: The application deadline is extended until July 5, 2026. You will find out whether your project has won in November 2026. The best HR concepts will then be honored in six categories at the German Human Resources Summit in Wiesbaden. The categories for the German Human Resources Prize 2026: A jury consisting of HR experts from science and practice as well as specialist editors from human resources management examines the applications. The jury assesses…
The rejected application of a severely disabled lawyer was heard before the Düsseldorf Labor Court (ArbG). He had sued for around 75,000 euros in compensation due to alleged discrimination in the application process. However, the chamber dismissed the lawsuit because the man had no serious intention to apply. The special thing about the judgment: The ArbG decided contrary to the established case law of the Federal Labor Court (BAG) and at least questioned the previously valid employer obligations in connection with the consideration of severely disabled people in applications. The case: severely disabled lawyer caught AGG hopping The plaintiff is…
The Supreme Court’s sentencing of former Minister José Luis Ábalos to 24 years in prison for the Mascarillas case has caused a chain of reactions in the political landscape. On the one hand, the PP calls for the resignation of the president, Pedro Sánchez, and considers it “indecent for him to continue one more minute” in office, although it refuses to present a motion of censure due to the risk of losing it. On the other hand, the second vice president of the Government, Yolanda Díaz, was “surprised” this Monday that the commission agent Víctor de Aldama has only been…