AGP Executive Report

Severe Weather: Aemet has issued red rain alerts for parts of Valencia, Alicante and Almería, with up to 300mm possible in 24 hours in eastern Spain. Election Race: Spain’s hard-left parties will run separately in the November 29 snap election after unity talks failed, while Vox is weighing whether to stand aside in some Senate races to help the PP. Cost of Living and Housing: Inflation hit 4.9% in September, its highest level since 2023, as energy costs rise. Housing pressure is also intensifying, with concern over rents and supply a leading issue for voters. Football and Discrimination: FIFA fined Spain’s football federation €18,000 and ordered a partial stadium closure after Islamophobic chants at a match against Egypt; the federation plans to appeal.

Housing and Politics: Spain’s housing crisis is deepening pressure on Pedro Sánchez’s government, with more than 4,200 rental homes reportedly withdrawn and election speculation mounting. Prices: September inflation reached 5% in Spain, well above the eurozone’s 3.8%, as energy costs keep household bills high. Travel: Planned Renfe strikes threaten rail disruption, while a new tourist tax in Spain and the Canary Islands is due to take effect on December 1. Migration: Denmark has urged the EU to scrutinise Spain’s plan to legalise 600,000 migrants; Sánchez has defended his government’s migration policy. Weather and Wildlife: Spain recorded its hottest September on record. New animal-welfare rules could bring pet owners fines of up to €200,000, and authorities seized 209 reptiles in a wildlife bust.

Trade Tensions: The US Federal Maritime Commission proposed a $200,000 fee on each Spanish-flagged ship entering US ports and restrictions on Spanish imports, in a dispute over Spain’s refusal to admit vessels carrying military cargo bound for Israel. Housing Protest: Madrid’s Sol Metro station closed amid a housing encampment in Puerta del Sol. Regional officials cited urgent cleaning and safety work; unions disputed the account as the standoff over housing intensifies ahead of Spain’s November 29 election. Clean Energy: Recurrent Energy has begun commercial operations at its 200MW Villameca solar project in Spain, which could later add battery storage. Spanish firm Solaria also signed a deal to develop up to 500MW of solar-powered data centre capacity in Uruguay. Climate: Spain recorded its hottest September on record, according to the national weather agency.

Election Watch: Spain’s Central Electoral Board has opened proceedings against Pedro Sánchez over housing remarks made at Moncloa, saying they may breach institutional neutrality ahead of the Nov. 29 election. He could face a fine of €300 to €3,000. Climate and Energy: EU leaders agreed to review the bloc’s carbon market after pressure from Italy and central European countries, but stopped short of delaying the planned expansion to heating and transport fuels. Spain backed keeping the system, alongside Germany, France and other supporters. Housing: Culmia and Cross Ocean have launched a €400 million platform to develop 900 homes in Madrid and Alcorcón, as housing affordability remains a major election issue. Cost of Living: Spain’s inflation reached 4.9% in September, its highest level since 2023, with rising fuel prices adding pressure on households.

Tourism Costs: Spain plans to apply 10% VAT to short-term tourist accommodation from December 1, potentially raising bills for holidaymakers, including those with existing bookings. Housing & Politics: Housing remains the country’s biggest election concern, with a new poll showing the Socialists widening their lead ahead of a snap vote as landlords pull homes from the rental market. Economy: September inflation was confirmed at 4.9%, its highest level since 2023, with rising fuel prices adding pressure on households. Travel: Air Canada will launch the first nonstop flights between North America and Seville in 2027, while a Barcelona airport strike threatens disruption for millions of passengers. Health & Environment: Health experts warn tiger mosquitoes could remain active in parts of Spain into December; Fuerteventura is testing new technology to help fight wildfires. Public Services: Madrid teachers have begun an indefinite strike over conditions in public education.

Housing Crisis: Housing remains Spain’s dominant election issue, with rents soaring and public housing making up just 1.5% of the national stock. A new explainer details the shortage as protests continue and voters head toward a November 29 snap election. Prices and Economy: Inflation hit 4.9%, its highest level since 2023, as rising fuel costs add pressure on households and supermarkets. Ceuta and Morocco: Spain will seek EU backing on migration at this week’s summit after King Felipe VI reaffirmed Spanish sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla during a landmark visit, sharpening tensions with Morocco. Trade Dispute: Madrid says proposed US fees of up to €180,000 on Spanish ships and possible import limits fall under EU authority, as the port dispute escalates.

Ceuta and Morocco: King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia completed a landmark visit to Ceuta, reaffirming Spanish sovereignty amid migration tensions with Morocco. The king called for “good faith” as Melilla’s governor urged closer integration with Europe. Housing and Politics: Housing has become Spain’s top public concern, with public housing making up just 1.5% of the stock. The Socialists lead in a state-run poll as snap-election speculation grows. Cost of Living: Inflation rose to 4.9%, its fastest pace in more than three years, as fuel prices climb. Energy and Technology: Moeve launched the $1.2bn first phase of a major Andalusian green-hydrogen project. Indra also invested €10m in Catalan quantum-computing firm Qilimanjaro. World Cup: Netflix secured Spanish rights to all 104 matches at the 2030 FIFA World Cup, a major step into live sports.

Ceuta: King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited the Spanish enclave after this summer’s migration crisis, affirming Spain’s sovereignty and calling for good relations with Morocco. Rail Disruption: A fire near Ricla forced the evacuation of 283 people and halted Madrid–Barcelona high-speed services. Housing Crisis: Just 1.5% of Spain’s homes are public, far below the Netherlands’ 34%, highlighting the shortage of affordable alternatives as housing fuels political pressure ahead of November’s snap election. Economy: The IMF raised its 2026 growth forecast for Spain to 2.5%, while warning that rising public debt and borrowing costs demand action. Weather: After an unusually warm spell, temperatures are expected to fall.

Ceuta Visit: King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia made their first visit to the enclave as monarchs, backing residents after July’s mass crossing from Morocco. More than 11,000 migrants have since returned, while the crisis remains a flashpoint ahead of Spain’s November election. Citrus: Spain expects 5.75 million tonnes of citrus in 2026/27, but output remains nearly 20% below its level a decade ago. Growers say imports from South Africa and Egypt compete with local harvests. Economy and Housing: The IMF raised its 2026 growth forecast for Spain to 2.5%, while housing protests and landlords withdrawing homes from long-term rentals keep pressure on the government ahead of the vote. Tourism: A new tourist tax is due to take effect in parts of Spain and the Canary Islands from December, adding to holiday costs. Health: A report estimates heat killed 6,000 people in Spain this year, highlighting the toll of extreme temperatures.

Housing and Politics: The death of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal after her eviction has fuelled nationwide housing protests. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election after parliament blocked his housing plan; he was booed at Spain’s National Day parade as tensions rose. Ceuta and Migration: King Felipe VI’s first visit to Ceuta as monarch came amid renewed strains with Morocco after a huge migrant influx. Authorities cleared the last camp before his arrival, but some young migrants remain without shelter. Economy: The IMF forecasts Spain’s economy will grow 2.5% in 2026, the strongest pace among major eurozone economies, while inflation is projected at 3.7%. Health and Travel: A European alert linked 13 salmonella cases to Spanish eggs, prompting a recall. Planned six-day Ouigo driver strikes could also disrupt holiday travel.

Ceuta Migration Crisis: Police cleared the city’s last major migrant camp ahead of King Felipe and Queen Letizia’s visit, as the influx continues to expose deep divisions in the Spanish exclave. Housing and Elections: Housing protests are set to shape the November 29 snap election, with the death of evicted pensioner Maricarmen Abascal fuelling calls for a nationwide strike on November 11. Voting Rights: Spain’s Supreme Court kept restrictions in place for some overseas citizens who gained nationality under the descendants’ law, though exemptions apply to those able to prove their ancestors were exiled. Travel Disruption: Six days of planned Ouigo driver walkouts threaten holiday rail journeys. Prices: The Bank of Spain has raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 3.9%, citing energy costs and pressure from the Middle East conflict.

Election Campaign: Spain marks its National Day as parties turn the celebrations into a pre-campaign stage ahead of the November 29 election. Polls put the PP ahead, with Vox potentially holding the balance of power. Housing Crisis: The death of Maricarmen Abascal, 87, after her eviction has fuelled protests and calls for a nationwide general strike on November 11. Housing is emerging as a central election issue. Ceuta and Migration: Authorities have cleared the last migrant camp in Ceuta ahead of King Felipe VI’s visit on October 13, while overcrowded reception centres remain under pressure. Morocco’s King Mohammed VI says the current migration cooperation model with Spain has reached its limits, adding tension to an already sensitive campaign issue. Economy and Energy: The Bank of Spain has raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 3.9%, citing energy pressures, even as it lifted its growth outlook to 2.6%. વી

Housing and Elections: Pedro Sánchez has opened Spain’s snap-election campaign ahead of the November 29 vote, with the housing crisis at its centre. The death of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal after her eviction has fuelled protests, and unions are planning a nationwide strike on November 11. Ceuta and Migration: Spain faces pressure over its slow response to teenage migrants left sleeping on Ceuta’s streets after a mass border crossing. Morocco’s King Mohammed VI says the existing migration-cooperation model has run its course and calls for a new framework based on mutual respect. Energy and Economy: The Bank of Spain has lifted its 2026 inflation forecast to 3.9%, citing energy costs and Middle East conflict, while electricity prices have surged ahead of winter. Clean Technology: Researchers at Barcelona’s ICFO say a new solar-cell design could push efficiency beyond the usual 33% limit by reducing energy lost as infrared light. Crime: Spanish police in Ibiza say they dismantled a trafficking ring that allegedly lured 25 women with fake job offers and forced them into sex work; four suspects were arrested.

Election and Housing: Pedro Sánchez has launched his campaign for the November 29 snap election, putting housing at the centre after 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal died following her eviction. Protests continue, unions have called a general strike for November 11, and polls suggest the PP and Vox could win a majority. Cost of Living: The Bank of Spain raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 3.9% as energy costs climb; power prices have surged to €342, adding to household pressures. Ceuta Migration: Teen migrants remain on the streets as Spain faces criticism over its slow response to the enclave’s overcrowding. Local Impact: A grid failure cut power to more than 73,000 people in Lanzarote and disrupted drinking-water supplies.

Housing and Politics: The death of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, evicted from her Madrid home after seven decades, has intensified protests as Pedro Sánchez campaigns ahead of the November 29 snap election. Unions are planning a nationwide housing strike for November 11. Ceuta: Teen migrants are still sleeping rough after reaching the Spanish enclave, despite their legal right to shelter, healthcare and education. Economy: The Bank of Spain has raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 3.9%; its growth forecast is 2.6%. Climate and Science: Spain is preparing a wind-powered Antarctic expedition to travel 3,400 kilometres and support 16 research projects, including studies of climate change and microplastics.

Housing Crisis: The death of Maricarmen, 87, after her eviction has intensified Spain’s housing protests. Unions have called a nationwide strike for November 11, and the crisis is set to dominate the November 29 snap election. Rental Market: Catalonia’s rent controls coincide with a steep drop in new rental contracts; the region also leads Spain in evictions for unpaid rent and accounts for nearly four in ten reported squatting cases. Economy: The Bank of Spain has raised its 2026 growth forecast to 2.6%, while warning about housing pressures. Ceuta: Teenage migrants remain without shelter after a mass border crossing, drawing criticism of Spain’s slow response to the crisis.