AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoStorm Damage: Storm Adam left at least four people dead in eastern Spain as flooding hit Valencia and Alicante; most stay-at-home orders have since been lifted, though emergency crews continue rescue and recovery work. Election Politics: With Spain’s snap election set for November 29, left-wing parties remain divided. A new voter platform is asking supporters to choose which left-wing candidacy should lead in each province. Household Pressures: One in three people in Spain are reportedly at risk of poverty after paying rent, while average rents in Murcia have topped €800 a month for the first time. Social Support: Spain has approved new benefits, including a widow’s pension that does not require marriage or a civil partnership. The national care waiting list has fallen, but the average application takes 293 days to process, rising to 529 days in Murcia. Transport: Renfe drivers plan a 24-hour strike on October 29, potentially disrupting commuter, long-distance and high-speed services.
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