AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPapal Visit in Spain: Pope Leo XIV’s week in Madrid is drawing massive crowds, with reports of around 1.5 million for the Corpus Christi Mass and hundreds of thousands at youth events, while his Congress speech on migration and international law sparked applause across parties but also sharp disagreements on issues like abortion and religious education. Valencia Education Ruling: Spain’s High Court in the Valencian Community upheld parents’ right to choose the primary language of instruction for the 2026/27 school year, rejecting a challenge by Compromís. Andalusia Politics: Vox confirmed it had a conversation with PP-A leader Juanma Moreno but says formal negotiations for a new Andalusian government haven’t started after the PP fell short of an absolute majority. Basque Language Access: The European Commission admitted geoblocking is an obstacle for minority languages like Basque and says it will study how to address it. Local Life & Transport: Bilbao announced major traffic closures for a free Iberdrola concert on June 14, and researchers in Spain unveiled electro-buoys to deter jellyfish from beaches and industrial intake systems. Business/Travel: Iberojet launches direct Barcelona–Punta Cana flights for summer 2026, adding another nonstop link for the Dominican community in Catalonia.
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