AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHousing Crisis: Spain’s coalition government approved emergency housing decrees after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal sparked mass protests and a camp in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol, including a ban on evictions for vulnerable people until 2030, longer rental protections, and limits on “vulture funds,” though the package still faces a tough parliamentary vote. Migration & Asylum: Spain is drafting stricter asylum rules for migrants in Ceuta after the July mass crossing, with a plan to force some appeals to be filed from outside Spain if the EU deems the country safe—prompting criticism from legal experts and NGOs. Energy Costs: Spain plans to cap gas and butane price hikes and extend fuel discounts as households feel pressure from rising living costs. EU Climate Push: Spain, Portugal and Luxembourg are urging the EU to set binding 2040 renewable energy targets to cut dependence on imported fossil fuels. Diplomacy: The Senate rejected the Spain–France Treaty of Friendship during Macron’s state visit, despite the Constitutional Court’s earlier endorsement. Football (Nations League): Spain beat Croatia 1-0 and then 2-1 in match coverage, with Lamine Yamal scoring early in both, as La Roja continue their campaign.
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