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Portuguese media regulatory investigations and Lusa disputes

12 clusters · 22 sources · last updated about 3 hours ago

Latest: Lusa Editorial Council rejects Diana Ramos as Information Director

The Portuguese media regulator, Entidade Reguladora para a Comunicação Social (ERC), has initiated several proceedings regarding the governance and independence of major media entities. In August 2026, the ERC opened an

Spain prepares for snap general elections on November 29

25 clusters · 841 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Spain faces social and economic instability ahead of elections

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for snap general elections on November 29, 2026, after Junts per Catalunya withdrew its support. Political parties are finalizing candidate lists and strategic alliances, s

Spanish left-wing alliance and PSOE electoral preparations

15 clusters · 114 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Spanish political parties dispute Sumar electoral rights

The PSOE and the ‘Frente Amplio’ coalition have finalized a strategic agreement to run joint Senate lists under the name ‘Senado de Progreso’ for the general elections on November 29. This alliance aims to unify the prog

Spanish general election campaigns and Senate strategies

9 clusters · 133 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Political tensions rise in Spain ahead of November elections

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has dissolved the Cortes, setting general elections for November 29. To challenge the People's Party (PP) in the Senate, the PSOE and Frente Amplio have formed the ‘Senado de Progreso’ brand

Ada Colau named Frente Amplio candidate for general election

5 clusters · 80 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Dani Sirera warns Junts voters of potential Ada Colau appointment

Ada Colau has re-entered the political sphere, sparking debate through criticisms of established leaders and speculation regarding her ambitions. Following controversial remarks on RTVE Catalunya regarding the Junts part

Catalan political and legislative developments

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Catalan political debate over electoral strategies and identity

Catalan political leaders continue to navigate legislative and electoral developments. Josep Rull, President of the Parliament of Catalonia, has characterized the amnesty law for leaders of the ‘procés’ as an “essential

ERC election strategy and Rufián’s leadership shifts

12 clusters · 107 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Spanish political alliances face criticism ahead of elections

Internal tensions within Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) intensified as the Spanish general elections approached. While ERC Secretary General Elisenda Alamany identified Gabriel Rufián as the party’s “best value”

Catalan independence political tensions in Spain

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Catalan Parliament independence declaration anniversary

Political tensions in Spain continue to revolve around the legacy of the Catalan independence movement. The anniversary of the October 1, 2017, referendum has become a focal point for debate, with critics arguing the dat

Spain animal disease outbreaks 2026

16 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Sabadell officials call for review of African swine fever restrictions

In late July 2026, Spanish authorities reported simultaneous outbreaks of African swine fever (ASF) in Catalan wild boar and bluetongue virus in Galician cattle. The ASF outbreak in Catalonia led to the revocation of ove

Podemos preparations and left-wing coalition tensions

6 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Spanish left-wing parties fail to reach unified electoral coalition

Podemos has begun preparations for the 2027 elections by establishing regulations for primary elections to select autonomous and municipal candidacies. In the Balearic Islands, Ana Rosa Abejón has been selected to lead t

Catalan political symbol removal disputes

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Tarragona Electoral Board orders removal of independence flags

Tensions regarding the use of political symbols in public spaces have emerged in Catalonia. The association Unión de Brigadas conducted voluntary actions to remove separatist propaganda from streetlights and urban furnit

Catalan political polarization and division

5 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Catalan Alliance surges in polls amid rise of anti-migration sentiment

The Catalan political landscape is characterized by deep divisions and increasing polarization. Initially, the pro-independence movement faced internal discord and fragmentation among political leaders, a situation descr

Spanish municipal water and social policy adjustments

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Spanish municipalities implement water infrastructure improvements

Spanish municipalities are implementing various measures related to water management and social support. In Caravaca de la Cruz, a feasibility study for a new 25-year water contract proposes significant increases in dome

Catalan Rodalies rail service management dispute

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Salvador Illa and Óscar Puente discuss Rodalies transfer

The Rodalies commuter rail service in Catalonia has faced significant disruption and political tension. Following a walkout by train drivers protesting safety concerns after heavy rainfall, political leaders such as Elis

ERC and EH Bildu political cooperation and election prep

5 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: EH Bildu presents candidates for general elections

The political parties ERC and EH Bildu have moved to strengthen their cooperation regarding independence strategies and opposition to the far right. During a meeting in Bilbao, representatives Oriol Junqueras and Arnaldo

Tarragona Banco de España building conversion dispute

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Tarragona City Council votes on Bank of Spain building transfer

The future of the former Banco de España building in Tarragona has become a point of political contention. The municipal government, led by Mayor Rubén Viñuales, seeks to implement the ‘Parador Plan,’ which involves a 20

Cerdanyola del Vallès local governance and urban planning

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Cerdanyola del Vallès faces spending debates and new housing proposal

Cerdanyola del Vallès is experiencing various administrative, political, and urban developments. Initial reports highlighted changes in local governance, including the conclusion of Cristina Gallardo’s term as a councill

Catalonia: Governance challenges and political shifts

18 clusters · 91 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Mònica Sales criticizes President Salvador Illa in Catalan Parliament

As Salvador Illa’s administration enters its second year, the focus has shifted from the political ‘procés’ era toward a mandate of effective governance. While the PSC-led coalition maintains parliamentary stability, it

Barcelona tourism and cruise sector management

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Barcelona approves major IBI tax hike for tourist apartment owners

Taxi drivers in Barcelona have reported severe traffic congestion at the city’s cruise terminals, particularly during the summer high season and on Sundays. Oliver Contel, president of Elite Taxi Barcelona, described the