AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSnap Election: Spain’s November 29 vote is shaping up around the housing crisis, after Pedro Sánchez called an early election following protests and a parliamentary defeat. Left-wing parties are racing to agree on a shared ticket, while ERC faces departures and uncertainty over Gabriel Rufián’s candidacy. Housing: Unions have called Spain’s first general strike in 14 years for November 11, linking low wages to unaffordable rents. The death of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal after her eviction has intensified the debate; Catalonia accounts for nearly half of Spain’s new protected housing. Catalonia: Spain has lifted the arrest warrant for separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, clearing a path for his return after almost nine years abroad. He says amnesty alone will not resolve the conflict. Storm Aftermath: Deadly torrential rain in Catalonia killed two people and disrupted Barcelona-area rail services, with train drivers warning the Rodalies network is unsafe. Immigration: Police are piloting automatic fingerprint appointments for migrants granted residency in six provinces, aiming to end the scramble for bookings and curb the appointment black market.
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