Pedro Sánchez expects Congress to back two housing decrees on Friday. The measures address housing insecurity through eviction protections and action against speculative purchases, with rental rules also in play. The Partido Popular plans to vote against them, and the government has no guaranteed majority.
At Casa Velázquez in Madrid, Emmanuel Macron honoured Pedro Almodóvar as an officer of the Legion of Honour and Javier Cercas as an officer of the Order of Arts and Letters. His speech linked their work to Spain's democratic story and Europe's shared culture.
Pedro Sánchez and Emmanuel Macron have welcomed the idea of Britain returning to the EU. Andy Burnham says his government will examine every long-term option, from the current relationship to full membership.
Spain’s leading property developers predict that owners will sell rental homes instead of leasing them after the government’s latest housing decrees. Industry leaders argue that the new rules will shrink rental supply and stall affordable housing projects.
Spain’s Partido Popular has blocked the Barcelona Treaty in the Senate, undermining a basic Franco-Spanish agreement and casting a shadow over President Macron’s state visit. The move has weakened Spain’s diplomatic standing and exposed deep divisions in national politics.
A 142-106 Senate vote has stopped Spain from ratifying its friendship treaty with France. The defeat came during Emmanuel Macron's two-day state visit to Madrid.
Spain's Senate rejected the treaty by 142 votes to 106, with one abstention, as Emmanuel Macron began his state visit to Madrid. The decision blocks ratification despite the Constitutional Court's approval.
Spain’s economy has surged since 2013, but the gains have bypassed much of the population. Despite record employment and rising profits, stagnant wages and persistent poverty reveal a widening gap between headline growth and everyday life.
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal has intensified pressure on Spain's divided ruling parties to reach agreement. Her case has become a catalyst for urgent negotiations on a sweeping housing decree aimed at preventing further evictions.
The Government sees its best chance in two years. Sánchez is seeking parliamentary support for a housing decree after the Madrid protest over Maricarmen Abascal's eviction.
Óscar López is urging Pedro Sánchez to hold Spain’s general election alongside regional and municipal votes in Madrid on one day. The plan aims to lift left-wing turnout but faces resistance from basic PSOE figures concerned about a backlash against Sánchez.
Police evicted Maricarmen from her Madrid home on 23 September 2026 after she had lived there for more than 70 years. Pedro Sánchez says the Government will seek approval for a housing decree on Tuesday.
Pedro Sánchez has promised an emergency housing decree after Maricarmen's eviction. Protesters remain in Madrid's Puerta del Sol, while Junts holds a basic position in Congress.
Pedro Sánchez chose Getafe to launch PSOE’s candidates for the 2027 municipal and regional elections. The event aims to rally supporters and set the pace for Madrid’s next political cycle.
Juan Carlos Peinado steps down at 72, just days after ordering Begoña Gómez, wife of Spain’s prime minister, to face a jury for alleged influence peddling and embezzlement. His retirement closes a turbulent chapter in Spanish judicial history.
After being evicted from her Madrid home, Maricarmen Abascal is asking Pedro Sánchez to bring the case before the Council of Ministers. She wants a decree that would change the rules behind her eviction.
A Madrid protest called for early elections and Pedro Sánchez's resignation over the Ceuta crisis. Police stopped a group moving towards La Moncloa, while a laSexta Xplica crew was attacked during the march.
Maricarmen Abascal has asked Pedro Sánchez to change Spain's eviction system after leaving her Madrid home, where she had lived for 71 years. From her hospital bed, she is calling for a new housing decree.
Spain’s Ministry of Defence has told soldiers in Ceuta to remove their names from uniforms to protect their identities as threats and violence rise. Troops say they feel exposed and under-equipped as attacks increase and official support remains limited.
Thousands gathered in central Madrid to demand early elections and an investigation into Pedro Sánchez over alleged betrayal. Organizers presented it as a show of unity, but the event exposed deep divisions between PP and Vox over how far to escalate their opposition.
Sociedad Civil Española will march through Madrid on Saturday, 26 September 2026, calling for early elections and accusing Pedro Sánchez of betraying Spain over Ceuta and Melilla.
Spain’s government is racing to secure Junts’ support for a new antieviction decree after the forced removal of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal triggered nationwide protests. Junts demands sweeping tax relief on rent and home purchases as a condition for backing the plan.
Iván Redondo, once the strategic mind behind Spain’s prime minister, faces tough questions on TVE’s 'Plano General'. He discusses corruption and his relationship with Pedro Sánchez, along with the health crisis that forced his departure from Moncloa.
Ester Muñoz questions Pedro Sánchez’s record on housing and Ceuta. She also criticizes his messages about Morocco, Zapatero’s jewels and the lack of political accountability.
Pedro Sánchez separates the Ábalos case from investigations involving his wife and brother. At Harvard, he blamed the right and far right for a campaign against his government.
Pedro Sánchez has admitted Morocco’s border controls failed during the Ceuta crisis, but his coalition partners are not convinced. The place and language of his statement have deepened the rift, with allies demanding answers.
Chinese brands like Omoda and BYD are claiming a growing share of Spain’s car market, while local jobs and factories lag behind. Calls for tariffs are gaining momentum as Europe faces greater dependence on Chinese technology.
Pedro Sánchez defended his record before Harvard students. Questions about corruption, Pegasus and Venezuela pushed artificial intelligence aside and put the political disputes around his government at the center of the event.
The forced removal of 87-year-old Maricarmen from her lifelong home has triggered a political storm in Spain. As public outrage mounts, the government faces urgent demands to approve new housing protections and head off a wider social backlash.
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Madrid has pushed the Spanish government into urgent talks with Junts and other partners over a new emergency housing decree. The outcome could change protections for vulnerable tenants and shake up the coalition.
More than 272000 families have been evicted in Spain since 2018. Rental arrears account for most cases, and courts may now resume launches after legal protections ended.
Investigators found that PSOE used its campaign agency to pay for audios about Pedro Sánchez’s father-in-law. The deal involved a little-known media outlet and prompted questions inside the agency about the money involved.
Cuca Gamarra defended Ana Vázquez after the Congress incident, saying the dispute over the pepper spray was diverting attention from insecurity in Ceuta.
Pedro Sánchez presents Spain as a multilateral power at the UN, pointing to stronger growth and social protection. He also acknowledges the housing crisis and calls for tougher international rules on artificial intelligence.
Pedro Sánchez attacks leaders he says have abandoned UN principles. He condemns illegal wars and civilian massacres while defending Spain's actions on Ukraine, Gaza and Iran.
