AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPope Leo XIV’s Spain itinerary: The Vatican says the pope will celebrate Mass at Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia on June 10, marking Gaudí’s 100th death anniversary, with meetings in Madrid and with PM Pedro Sánchez during his June 6-12 visit. World Cup 2026 spotlight (Spain): Transfermarkt values Spain’s squad at €1.27bn, placing them third-highest among the 48 teams, while the tournament’s group format and venues are set for a June 11 start. Travel chaos at European borders: The EES biometric rollout is still causing long queues at major airports, with Spain repeatedly flagged as a hotspot and travellers urged to arrive early. Canary Islands tremor: A 2.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded off Fuerteventura’s west coast near Ajuy, with no reported damage. Energy policy row: Renewables group APPA Renovables warns Spain’s VAT rules are “incoherent,” keeping higher VAT on electricity from June 1 while maintaining a reduced rate for fossil fuels. Liverpool free-transfer shock: Ibrahima Konaté is leaving Liverpool on a free deal after five years, adding to the club’s trend of letting key players run down contracts.
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