Spain's Socialist Party has made a deal to offer amnesty to Catalan separatists from the failed 2017 independence bid in exchange for political support, bringing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez closer to forming a government after a hung parliament. The amnesty is unpopular and has led to protests and concerns about nationalism and far-right forces. A nationalist political figure, Alejo Vidal-Quadras, was shot in Madrid, though it's unclear if it's related to the amnesty controversy. The amnesty would protect separatists for crimes related to the independence movement from 2012 to 2023. EU officials have expressed concern over the rule of law, and opposition parties plan to challenge the amnesty in the Constitutional Court.

Spain’s High Court prosecutor is investigating Luis Rubiales for alleged sexual aggression against Jennifer Hermoso Fuentes. The complaint details an unwanted kiss and subsequent pressure on Hermoso and her circle. The Spanish National High Court has jurisdiction as the crime occurred in Australia. Rubiales, who denies the allegations, has faced calls for resignation and has been provisionally suspended by FIFA. The Sports Administrative Court in Spain found his actions potentially seriously breach Spanish sports law. Coach Jorge Vilda was fired, and the World Cup-winning squad refuses to play under the current federation management.

Spanish federal prosecutors have initiated a pre-procedural investigation into Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for an unwanted kiss of Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso during Spain's World Cup celebration, which was not consensual according to Hermoso. FIFA has provisionally suspended Rubiales for 90 days, and 11 RFEF staff members resigned. RFEF defended Rubiales before retracting their statement. Rubiales's mother, Ángeles Béjar, began a hunger strike to protest what she calls a 'witch hunt' against her son, claiming the kiss was consensual.