AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSnap Election Shock: Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez has called a snap general election for 29 November after parliament rejected his housing decree-laws, setting up a high-stakes fight over rent and evictions. Housing Protests & Politics: The move follows mass demonstrations sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid, and the government’s attempt to push tenant protections through Congress. Catalonia Flood Disaster: Torrential rain and a “mini-hurricane” hit northeastern Catalonia, killing two and leaving one missing, with Barcelona-area flooding, transport disruption, and red alerts urging people to stay indoors. Puigdemont Return Path: Spain’s Constitutional Court could rule that referendum funding for Catalonia’s 2017 vote wasn’t personal enrichment, potentially clearing the way for Carles Puigdemont to return from exile. Junts’ Power Shift: With the Cortes dissolved, Junts’ seven deputies lose their leverage, though the party may still influence matters via the Permanent Deputation.
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