Spain’s interior minister faces calls to resign over secret dossier profiling journalists
Spain’s Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska (main image) is facing mounting criticism over a confidential dossier compiled by his ministry that classified hundreds of journalists, commentators and media figures according to their political views and, in many cases, their attitude towards the government. The document, prepared by the ministry’s Communication Office... The post Spain’s…
Spain's Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska is under fire after a confidential dossier compiled by his ministry came to light. The document, prepared in February 2024, classified hundreds of journalists, commentators, and media figures based on their political views and attitudes towards the government. The dossier, revealed by El Confidencial, contained photographs, names, media affiliations, and assessments of political orientation or stance towards the government.
Critics have condemned the practice, calling it a political "blacklist" and an attack on press freedom. Journalists' associations have expressed concern over the potential for surveillance and retaliation against critical journalism. The controversy has also drawn criticism from within the governing socialist party.
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