# Madrid judge probes Air Europa rescue case 7 October 2026 at 14:52 > Judge José María Escribano summons high-profile witnesses to testify in November regarding the legality of the Air Europa state bailout. A Madrid judge is investigating the rescue of [Air Europa](), with testimonial statements scheduled for the week of 29 November. Judge **José María Escribano**, head of the Juzgado de Instrucción 49, has summoned several high-profile witnesses to provide evidence. Those called include Third Vice President [Sara Aagesen](), Manuel de la Rocha, and former Sumar spokesperson [Íñigo Errejón](). Current and former [SEPI]() officials are also involved in the case, which was opened in May following complaints from PP, Vox and Manos Limpias. The PP alleges Air Europa failed to meet rescue requirements due to a 5.8 million euro tax debt in 2019. SEPI Vice President Bartolomé Lora, summoned as a defendant in June, denied any irregularities but admitted that meetings occurred prior to the rescue. #AirEuropa [#Madrid]() #SEPI [#SpainPolitics]() [#LegalNews]() ## Related news ## [Woman dies after eviction in Madrid's Retiro]() 8 October 2026 at 11:55 ## [Feijóo pledges priority plan for Ceuta]() 8 October 2026 at 09:32 ## [Maricarmen Abascal dies aged 87 after eviction]() 8 October 2026 at 08:20 ## [Prosecutors seek acquittal for Begoña Gómez]() 7 October 2026 at 15:23 ## [TSJM rejects urgent eviction of Sol protest]() 5 October 2026 at 13:02