AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoElection Campaign: Pedro Sánchez is campaigning for a third term ahead of Spain’s November 29 snap election, with housing at the center of the contest. Lawyer Miriam González Durántez has also launched centrist party Democracy21, promising to bridge the political divide. Housing Crisis: Protests have spread after 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal died days after her eviction. The government has revived rent measures, while unions are calling a nationwide strike for November 11. Economy and EU Budget: The Bank of Spain raised its 2026 growth forecast to 2.6% but expects inflation to reach 3.9%. Spain is among the governments warning against cuts to farm and regional funds in a proposed €141 billion reduction to the EU’s next budget. Migration: Teen migrants in Ceuta are sleeping on streets and in makeshift camps as authorities struggle to provide shelter. Defence: The EU has agreed a €1 billion loan to help Spain strengthen its military capabilities.
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