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ERC election strategy and Rufián’s leadership shifts

12 clusters · 101 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: Gabriel Rufián and Irene Montero to appear on La Revuelta

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”

Spain housing crisis: Social unrest and political deadlock

43 clusters · 1218 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Aída Nízar confronts housing protesters in Madrid's Puerta del Sol

The Spanish housing crisis has escalated into a period of intense social and political instability. The death of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, who died in a Madrid hospital following a controversial eviction, has becom

Spain housing market: rising costs and supply shortages

280 clusters · 651 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Spain housing market: home sales and mortgages rise in August

Spain’s housing market continues to face intense pressure from a widening gap between property prices and income. By the second quarter of 2026, housing prices reached a historic record, rising 12.5% year-on-year. Recent

Spain prepares for snap general elections on November 29

18 clusters · 763 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Spain's PP and Vox reach electoral pact for Senate

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has officially called for snap general elections on November 29, 2026, following the decision by Junts per Catalunya to withdraw its support. This move, which ends the current legisla

Catalan independence and political shifts

6 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Catalan independence groups define strategy for Spanish Congress

Catalan politics has undergone significant shifts following the 2017 independence movement and the symbolic legacy of the October 1 referendum. Early political developments saw the rise of radical left movements, though

Legal implementation of Catalan amnesty law continues

20 clusters · 169 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Spanish Supreme Court issues rulings on amnesty and Puigdemont case

The legal implementation of the Catalan amnesty law has faced significant judicial friction. In September 2026, Constitutional Court magistrate José María Macías proposed a ruling to deny amnesty for embezzlement, arguin

Spanish left-wing alliance and PSOE electoral preparations

14 clusters · 114 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Rafael Borrego named Frente Amplio candidate for Málaga

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

Antoni Comín return to Spain and Catalonia

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Toni Comín returns to Catalonia after nine years in exile

Antoni Comín, an elected MEP for Junts, traveled to Madrid to appear before the Central Electoral Board (JEC). This appearance was a legal requirement to swear allegiance to the Spanish Constitution, a step necessary to

Ceuta migration crisis: judicial, diplomatic, and political

26 clusters · 155 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Vox leaders outline policy priorities in Spain

The humanitarian and political crisis in Ceuta has escalated into a major national confrontation. Following the mass influx of approximately 80,000 migrants in late July, the People's Party (PP) and Vox have intensified

Return of Lluís Puig to Catalonia

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Lluís Puig supports Carles Puigdemont's decision regarding Parliament role

Lluís Puig, the former Catalan Minister of Culture, has returned to his hometown of Terrassa after nine years in exile. His return was made possible by the Spanish Supreme Court lifting arrest warrants against him, a pro

Canary Islands 2027 regional election preparations

13 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Canarian lawmakers debate education authority and housing crisis

Political maneuvering for the 2027 Canary Islands regional elections continues to shape regional dynamics. Coalición Canaria (CC) has formalized the candidacy of Fernando Clavijo, who secured 79 out of 80 endorsements fr

Catalan political and legislative developments

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Catalan political debate intensifies over language and amnesty

Catalan political leaders are navigating 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 precon

Catalan political polarization and division

5 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 5 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 6 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

Spanish general election political developments

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Junts candidate Miriam Nogueras targets influence in Madrid

As Spain approaches the general election scheduled for November 29, various political actors are positioning themselves to address national polarization and regional interests. Lawyer Miriam González Durántez has launch

Spanish municipal administration scrutiny

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Political disputes arise in Castelló and Ceuta over mosquito control and tax deadlines

Spanish municipal administrations are facing scrutiny regarding the management of public services and adherence to electoral regulations. In Alicante, the political group Compromís has criticized the local government ov

Severe storms and flooding in Catalonia and eastern Spain

8 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Spain emergency services activate alerts for torrential rain and storms

Severe weather conditions across Spain’s Mediterranean coast have intensified, with rainfall levels in Catalonia and Valencia reaching extreme peaks. In L’Eliana, accumulations reached up to 113.6 liters per square meter

Catalan political leaders return to Spain

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Court of Auditors grants amnesty to Puigdemont and 34 others

Following the lifting of arrest warrants by the Spanish Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court’s endorsement of an amnesty law, Junts party officials have developed a phased plan for the return of exiled Catalan lead

EU nations seek oil windfall tax amid rising fuel prices

14 clusters · 283 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: European Commission evaluates EU-wide windfall tax for energy companies

The push for a centralized European windfall tax has met resistance from the European Commission, which maintains that taxing extraordinary profits is a matter of national sovereignty. While several nations requested a p

Catalonia: Governance challenges and political shifts

18 clusters · 91 sources · last updated 15 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

Spanish political debate over housing policy

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Spain: Political controversies involving Vox and housing policy

Political debate in Spain has intensified regarding housing legislation and tenant protections. In the Congress, the PP and Vox parties, alongside Junts, voted against two housing decrees intended to provide stability to

Lanzarote energy and water supply disruption

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Lanzarote and La Graciosa hit by power outage and water supply risks

A major energy blackout in Lanzarote and La Graciosa disrupted electricity and water services for approximately 73,600 customers. The failure originated at the Mácher substation in Tías and was compounded by subsequent f

Conclusion of Barcelona trial regarding 2017 referendum

3 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Catalonia faces legal and political tensions nine years after referendum

The trial in Barcelona involving four Spanish National Police officers accused of causing serious injuries during the October 1, 2017, independence referendum has concluded. The case centered on activist Roger Español, w

Criticism and coalition instability of Pedro Sánchez

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Pedro Sánchez faces instability as Spanish coalition fractures

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez continues to navigate a precarious political landscape, maintaining a heterogeneous governing majority composed of left-wing, independence, and conservative forces. His ability to man

Lleida approves face-covering and civic conduct ordinance

3 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Lleida approves new civic ordinance with face-covering and scooter fines

The Lleida City Council in Catalonia, Spain, has approved a new Civic Ordinance and Coexistence regulation. A key component of this ordinance prohibits garments that totally conceal the face in public spaces, effectively

Spain healthcare reform faces strikes and legislative push

9 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Cantabria health officials warn of indefinite medical strike

The Spanish government faces escalating opposition to its proposed ‘Estatuto Marco’ (Framework Statute) healthcare reform. While the reform aims to update regulations not overhauled since 2003, medical unions are intensi