Congreso de los Diputados

ERC internal tensions escalate over Rufián’s candidacy

6 clusters · 39 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: Gabriel Rufián to lead ERC list in upcoming general elections

Internal tensions within Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) have intensified as the Spanish general elections on November 29 approach. While ERC Secretary General Elisenda Alamany previously identified Gabriel Rufiá

Spanish Supreme Court review of Democratic Memory Law

16 clusters · 105 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Félix Bolaños defends legality of Spanish Memory Law

The Spanish Supreme Court’s Administrative Litigation Chamber continues to review the electoral implications of the Democratic Memory Law, commonly known as the ‘grandparents law’. The legal challenge, initiated by Vox a

Spain advances disability and pension welfare reforms

200 clusters · 353 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Spain Congress admits proposal for early retirement without pension penalties

Spain continues to refine its pension and social security systems through legislative and structural adjustments. As part of the 2027 reforms, pensions are expected to increase on January 1 based on the average inflation

Spain housing crisis: Protests expand and new decrees issued

30 clusters · 1203 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Madrid Police monitor radical groups at Puerta del Sol protest site

The Spanish housing crisis has escalated into a political crisis following the death of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal. Abascal, who became a symbol of the crisis, passed away in a Madrid hospital after being evicted fro

Ibero-American diplomatic summits in Spain

4 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Madrid Ibero-American Summit expects majority of leaders to attend

Following the XII Ibero-American Parliamentary Forum in Madrid, preparations have intensified for the XXX Ibero-American Summit scheduled for November 4 and 5. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares announced tha

Spain prepares for snap general elections on November 29

12 clusters · 714 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Spain enters early election campaign for November 29

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has officially called for snap general elections on November 29, 2026, following the parliamentary rejection of two emergency royal decrees aimed at addressing the national housing cr

Ceuta migration crisis: legislative and political escalation

23 clusters · 149 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Feijóo promises new Immigration Law and Ceuta development plan

The humanitarian and institutional crisis in Ceuta has deepened following a mass influx of approximately 80,000 migrants in late July. While the Spanish government previously claimed normality had been restored, Ceuta Pr

Spain DANA flood investigation and recovery

6 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Valencia DANA investigation: Judge adds Salomé Pradas testimony to case

Following the catastrophic DANA floods in October 2024, which caused 232 deaths, Spanish authorities have faced ongoing scrutiny regarding political accountability and infrastructure recovery. In September 2026, the Span

Spanish veterinary sector labor and public health role

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Veterinarians comprise 43% of Spain's public health workforce

The Spanish veterinary sector is experiencing developments in both labor regulation and public health integration. A new collective agreement for 2026–2028 has been established between the Confederación Empresarial Veter

Real estate wealth and ownership in Spain

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Spanish public figures highlight real estate portfolios

Data regarding property ownership in Spain has highlighted significant wealth disparities. Asset declarations show that members of the Spanish Congress of Deputies hold an average of 1.6 properties, more than double the

Spain budget tensions, rising debt and financing reform

51 clusters · 184 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Spain public debt falls to 101.4% of GDP

The 2027 State General Budget remains a central political battleground, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez positioning it as a “more ambitious, more social and more fiscally responsible” plan. Fiscal stability concerns ha

Racist attacks in Tavernes de la Valldigna

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Valencia police arrest multiple suspects in group assault, abuse, and racist attack cases

In Tavernes de la Valldigna, Valencia, authorities began investigating two suspected racist attacks targeting individuals of Maghrebi and Senegalese descent during local patron saint festivities. One victim required surg

Spain proposal to lower driver blood alcohol limits

4 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Spanish Congress advances alcohol limit reform and vicarious violence law

The Spanish government is pursuing legislative changes to lower the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for all drivers. The proposal seeks to reduce the current general limit from 0.5 per mille to 0.2 per mill

Security concerns and parliamentary discipline in Ceuta

4 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Spanish Congress opens disciplinary probe into PP deputy Ana Vázquez

Heightened security concerns and an ongoing border crisis in Ceuta have led to a significant surge in demand for personal defense products. Local armories reported shortages and waiting lists, with sales of approved pepp

Spanish patient organization legal reform efforts

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Healthcare and social sectors face regional reforms and funding challenges

The Foro Español de Pacientes (FEP) has been advocating for increased institutional influence and stable financial support within the Spanish healthcare system. In mid-September, FEP president Andoni Lorenzo testified be

Basque political strategy and Ceuta migration crisis

5 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: PNV leaders demand respect for Basque self-government at 50th Alderdi Eguna

Political discourse in the Basque region has centered on strategic alliances and government stability. Initially, EH Bildu leader Arnaldo Otegi outlined priorities focused on revalidating a ‘progressive bloc’ for the 202

Valencia DANA flood management investigation

6 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Carlos Mazón: DANA victims protest in Alicante for imprisonment

The judicial and parliamentary investigation into the management of the 2024 DANA flood emergency in Valencia has continued, marked by significant legal resistance from former officials and expanding public protests. Du

Spanish Congress and global programs honor Pau Casals

5 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Pau Casals legacy celebrated with global 150th anniversary program

The Spanish Congress of Deputies held its inaugural ceremony for the International Day of Peace, featuring a tribute to Catalan musician Pau Casals on the 150th anniversary of his birth. The event, attended by Congress P

Sánchez addresses sovereignty speculation and border funding

17 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Spain's Pedro Sánchez clarifies Morocco relations amid border concerns

The migration crisis in Ceuta and the resulting political tension between Spain and Morocco have intensified. Following reports that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez might be willing to concede sovereignty over the enclaves

Spanish Congress permanently revokes Vito Quiles' press acc

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Spanish Congress permanently revokes press credentials of Vito Quiles

The Spanish Congress of Deputies has permanently revoked the press accreditation of political influencer Vito Quiles, a contributor to the digital outlet ‘Estado de Alarma’. This decision, reached by the Chamber’s Board

Spain approves disability reform and healthcare transparency

3 clusters · 267 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Spain approves dependency law reform and healthcare transparency measures

Spain has definitively approved a major reform of its disability and dependency laws, a move the government describes as a “refoundation” of the care model. The legislation aims to expand services and benefits while redu