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Spanish row over EU cash fuels north–south tensions ahead of tough budget talks

Spain is at the centre of a political storm after conservative politicians across Europe accused Madrid of using EU money to pay for pensions. Madrid denies it but the damage may be done as tough budget talks get underway.

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Spanish row over EU cash fuels north–south tensions ahead of tough budget talksSpain is at the centre of a political storm after conservative politicians across Europe accused Madrid of using EU money to pay for pensions. Madrid denies it but the damage may be done as tough budget talks get underway.
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