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Ceuta migrant camps vanish days before royal visit
In just two days, more than 1,200 migrants disappeared from Ceuta’s makeshift camps. The rapid clearance came ahead of Spain’s snap elections and the King’s visit, raising questions about the timing and methods behind this sudden transformation.
Constitutional Court orders Supreme Court to apply amnesty
Spain's Constitutional Court has told the Tribunal Supremo to apply the amnesty law in the first case it reviewed. Arrest warrants for three Catalan leaders were lifted provisionally as the Supreme Court studies the ruling.
Spanish unions turn housing into an election battle
CCOO and UGT have agreed to call a 24-hour general strike over wages and access to housing. The action is planned for the autumn, after Spain announced an early election but before the official campaign begins, according to the unions.
Housing becomes PSOE and Frente Amplio's first election battle
Pedro Sánchez has revived the coalition's housing decrees before the 29 November election. PSOE and Frente Amplio now claim credit for the measures while blaming each other for delays and resistance.
Spain's state portfolio puts €50 billion at election stake
Spain's state holds shares worth around €50 billion. Seven of the ten listed companies belong to the Ibex 35. The election could change Madrid's role in strategic businesses.
Election Shock Reshapes Canary Islands Political Landscape
Pedro Sánchez’s call for early elections on November 29 has sent political parties in the Canary Islands scrambling to define their positions. With housing protests and coalition talks intensifying, the region faces a pivotal moment that could redefine its relationship with Madrid.
Spain's King Puts EU Border Security at Centre of Finland Visit
Felipe VI called for joint protection of the EU's external borders during his visit to Helsinki. Finland backed Spain over Ceuta and linked security in the south with defence in the Arctic.
PNV Keeps Sánchez's Housing Decree Alive
The PNV will back Pedro Sánchez's first housing decree again, giving it a possible route through the Diputación Permanente. The party still rejects the second text because it would allow indefinite rental contracts.
Broncano Skewers TVE Uncertainty as Election Tension Rises
David Broncano kicked off La Revuelta with biting election jokes and open talk about his show's future on TVE. He saluted Iker Jiménez’s ratings win and teased the idea of his rival landing a ministerial post.
Judge Tardón demands Ceuta call logs from Sánchez crisis
Judge María Tardón has ordered Ceuta to submit its call records. The request targets contacts with Pedro Sánchez and La Moncloa during the border crisis.
PP faces backlash after mocking Óscar Puente's old injury
The Partido Popular has ignited controversy by ridiculing Transport Minister Óscar Puente’s past injury on social media. Critics accuse the party of crossing ethical lines as Spain heads into a heated election season marked by personal attacks and escalating rhetoric.
Supreme Court gives parties 48 hours on grandson law
Spain's Supreme Court has given the parties until 15:00 Thursday to address the suspension of overseas voter registrations under the 'ley de nietos'. The court must decide whether the measure will affect the 29 November general election.
Borrell: Europe would face a defence crisis if arms imports stopped
Josep Borrell has warned that Europe’s military supply chains are dangerously exposed. As defence industry leaders meet in Cartagena, the call for greater autonomy grows louder.
Judge demands urgent records of Vivas and Sánchez calls during Ceuta migrant surge
Spain’s National Court has ordered Ceuta’s government to urgently hand over all call records between Juan Jesús Vivas and Pedro Sánchez in the days leading up to the July migrant influx. The investigation seeks to clarify whether Madrid ignored critical warnings before the border was overwhelmed.
Spain faces nationwide strike threat over housing crisis
Spain’s largest unions are preparing for a 24-hour general strike to protest the country’s deepening housing crisis. With support from tenant groups and smaller unions, the move signals a rare show of unity and could disrupt daily life ahead of national elections.
Sánchez revives housing package after Congress setback
Pedro Sánchez has brought a 21-measure housing package back to Spain's lawmakers after Congress rejected two decrees on 2 October 2026. The plan covers rent protections, first-home finance, supply and limits on speculative and tourist rentals, but several financial figures still need checking against the original texts.
Prat backs a vote after Sánchez calls Spain's early election
Pedro Sánchez has called Spain's election for 29 November 2026. Joaquín Prat says voters need a clear choice after Congress rejected the government's housing measures.
Mónica García Seeks Congress Seat as Left Alliance Lacks Candidate
Spain's general election is set for 29 November 2026, but the Frente Amplio still has no agreed leader or formal structure. Mónica García wants the top Madrid slot, while Ada Colau's support is growing and Podemos remains central to any broad deal.
PP sends mixed signal on Spain's postal voting
The PP backs participation but questions postal voting after Isabel Díaz Ayuso's warning. Ester Muñoz urges citizens to vote by whichever method they choose.
Puigdemont cleared to return as Supreme Court halts arrest order
Carles Puigdemont is set to re-enter Catalonia after nine years away. The Supreme Court has suspended his arrest warrant, following the Constitutional Court’s support for amnesty over his alleged misuse of funds during the independence drive.
PP demands criminal charges against PSOE over Ferraz funding scandal
Spain’s Partido Popular has formally asked the National Court to charge the PSOE with illegal financing and other serious crimes. The move intensifies the political and legal battle just months before the country’s snap elections.
Puigdemont puede regresar a España, pero faltan documentos oficiales
Carles Puigdemont podría volver a España sin una detención inmediata. El Supremo dejó sin efecto la orden nacional, según el material disponible, pero la aplicación de la amnistía y el levantamiento formal de las órdenes aún deben confirmarse con documentos oficiales.
Madrid drives Spain's private healthcare expansion
Madrid remains Spain's leading region for healthcare privatisation. Asturias, Extremadura and Castilla-La Mancha are catching up fastest, while private cover and out-of-pocket costs deepen differences in access.
Constitutional Court clears path for Puigdemont's return
Spain's Constitutional Court is expected to extend the amnesty to embezzlement. The decision could remove the main legal barrier to Carles Puigdemont's return before the elections.
El Hormiguero vuelve a cargar contra Pedro Sánchez
El adelanto electoral llevó a El Hormiguero a adelantar su tertulia política. Carlos Latre parodió a Pedro Sánchez con una propuesta sobre la Puerta del Sol, mientras Pablo Motos invitaba al presidente y a otros líderes a explicar sus planes durante unos 70 minutos.
Sanchez Takes His International Fight to Spain's Election
Pedro Sanchez has called Spain's general election for 29 November. Housing will drive the campaign, while his clashes with Trump and Netanyahu give the right a case against his foreign policy.
France keeps investors focused as Spain heads to early elections
Spain's early election adds political risk. Investors are watching France more closely as debt sustainability worsens and bond spreads widen across Europe.
Government to revive housing decrees without cutting protections
Congress rejected both housing decrees on Friday, 2 October. The Government plans to approve revised versions on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, while Ernest Urtasun says tenant protections will remain unchanged.
Constitutional Court ruling could clear path to amnesty for procés embezzlement
The Tribunal Constitucional is due to rule Tuesday on the key amnesty appeal. Its decision could set binding guidance for the Supreme Court and remove the legal barrier facing Puigdemont and other fugitive leaders.
Spain's Largest Unions Call Nationwide Strike Over Housing Crisis
Spain’s two biggest unions, CCOO and UGT, have agreed to call a 24-hour general strike demanding higher wages to address the country’s deepening housing crisis. The move comes as political uncertainty grows ahead of early elections.
Spanish pension increases tied to inflation remain untouchable by politics
Spain’s pensioners can count on annual increases matching inflation, no matter who governs. The law now locks in these adjustments, but any extra boosts above inflation still depend on political will and budget negotiations.
Sol protest camp overflows into Madrid’s busiest streets
More than 2000 tents now fill Puerta del Sol and spill into Arenal and Preciados. Protesters demand urgent housing reforms while facing political confusion and mounting pressure from local businesses and authorities.
Sumar allies skip Monday summit after election call
Compromís, Chunta Aragonesista and Més per Mallorca stayed away from Sumar's meeting. The parties will negotiate separately while waiting for guarantees on confederal rules.
Junts hits Sánchez over early election and corruption claims
Junts has gone after Pedro Sánchez, saying he called early elections to distract from corruption and failed policies. The party faces its own fight as Catalonia’s political scene shifts.
Madrid Court Blocks Immediate Removal of Sol Camp
Madrid's High Court has refused an immediate eviction from Sol. The housing protest camp remains outside the regional government headquarters while the state explains its response through the ordinary legal procedure.
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