AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousing Crisis Response: Spain’s coalition government has approved urgent housing measures after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal sparked mass protests, including extending a ban on evictions of vulnerable tenants until 2030, regulating temporary and room rentals, and blocking “vulture funds” from buying property until 2028, with automatic rental renewals also agreed. Regional Power in EU Budget: Spain’s autonomous communities are pushing to keep a direct role in designing and managing EU funds for 2028-2034, arguing simplification must not mean centralisation. Basque Policing Debate: ErNE union backs local police and the Ertzaintza after a fatal Hondarribia shooting, renewing its call for tasers for officers. Canary/Balearic Financing Fight: PP, Vox and CC reject PSOE pressure on Canary and Balearic leaders to back the government’s regional financing plan. Storm Disruptions in Catalonia: A red alert for torrential rain led Renfe to suspend high-speed services and disrupted parts of Barcelona’s metro and rail networks. EV Battery Push: Volkswagen, PowerCo and Gotion plan major LFP battery ventures, with Valencia highlighted as a key European hub. Diplomacy & Culture: King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia host France’s Macron for a state visit, while Barcelona opens an immersive Gaudí exhibition.
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