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Sol protesters refuse to leave as housing standoff escalates
Demonstrators camping in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol have declared they will not leave, challenging the government’s latest housing decrees and demanding real change. Organizers warn that dividing reforms will only fuel further unrest.
Rental housing faces sharp slowdown as new decrees trigger selloff fears
Spain’s leading property developers predict a wave of rental homes will be sold off instead of leased after the government’s latest housing decrees. Industry leaders argue the new rules will shrink rental supply and stall affordable housing projects.
Housing decree puts Congress at the centre of Spain's political fight
Roughly 500 metres from Congress, tents have become part of Spain's housing fight. The Government defended two decrees as the PP confirmed it would vote against them.
Vicente Vallés questions Spain's late housing decree
Spain's Government approved two housing decrees after an agreement between PSOE and Sumar. Vicente Vallés says the measures came too late, and their future still depends on Congress.
Ayuso Government Demands Urgent End to Puerta del Sol Protest
Madrid’s regional government has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to clear the Puerta del Sol protest camp after reporting vandalism and threats at the Real Casa de Correos. The standoff exposes deep divisions between local and national authorities as public events and daily life are disrupted.
Madrid officials at odds as Sol protest camp holds firm
Tensions are rising in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol, where more than 1,000 protesters refuse to leave their camp over Spain’s housing crisis. City leaders and police unions demand urgent action, warning of security threats and vandalism.
Bravo attacks Sánchez over Spain's lost rental homes
Juan Bravo says Spain has lost 300,000 rental homes. He blames regulation and slow construction, while the PP promises to start building one million homes.
Princess Leonor absent from Macron state visit in Madrid
Princess Leonor did not appear during the French presidential visit to Madrid, sparking questions about her role in official ceremonies. Experts argue her gradual introduction to state duties is deliberate and rooted in protocol, not oversight.
Senate Block on Barcelona Treaty Sparks Diplomatic Rift
Spain’s Partido Popular has blocked the Barcelona Treaty in the Senate, undermining a key Franco-Spanish agreement and casting a shadow over President Macron’s state visit. The move leaves Spain’s diplomatic standing weakened and exposes deep divisions in national politics.
Landlords face twelve month payout for ending rental contracts
Spain’s government is set to require landlords to pay tenants at least a year’s rent if they refuse to renew a lease without justified cause. The move, part of a sweeping housing reform, aims to shift the balance of power in the rental market and could reshape how contracts are negotiated.
Senate blocks Spain France friendship treaty during Macron visit
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.
Government stalls rental decree as automatic lease extension faces delay
Spain’s government has postponed the publication of a key housing decree that would force landlords to pay hefty compensation if they decline to renew rental contracts. The move comes amid political wrangling and mounting pressure from tenant groups demanding stronger protections.
Spain weighs ending pension penalties after forty years of work
Spanish lawmakers are considering a move that could reshape retirement for thousands—scrapping pension reductions for those with forty years of contributions. The proposal forces a direct confrontation with the real costs and sustainability of the system.
PP blocks Spain France friendship treaty in the Senate
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 Rejects Friendship Treaty With France
A 142-106 Senate vote blocked the friendship treaty with France, with one abstention. The PP and Vox opposed the deal during Emmanuel Macron's first state visit to Spain, focusing on a clause that would allow ministers from each country to attend the other's cabinet meetings.
PP warns housing decrees put €2.5bn in EU funds at risk
Spain's Partido Popular says the housing package is too weak and too vague. The opposition also warns that €2.5bn in European recovery funds could be lost if promised reforms are not completed.
Felipe VI presses Europe over Ceuta border defence
Felipe VI has called for shared European responsibility for Ceuta's border after more than 80,000 people reached the autonomous city in two days. His appeal came as France and Spain faced a fresh parliamentary setback over their friendship treaty.
Macron welcomed by Spanish royals as France nears high-stakes election
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia greeted Emmanuel Macron in Madrid with full honors, marking his first state visit to Spain as president. The trip lands just weeks before France’s crucial elections and as political tensions rise across Europe.
Alfonso Guerra backs Juan Carlos I in heated Toledo debate
Alfonso Guerra reignited Spain’s debate over its recent past by openly defending Juan Carlos I and the spirit of the Transition. In Toledo, he joined Emiliano García-Page and Rodolfo Martín Villa to urge a return to political consensus.
TVE alters onscreen label as Mónica García confronts PSOE
During a live press conference outside a Madrid hospital, TVE quietly updated the onscreen label for Health Minister Mónica García to highlight her Sumar affiliation—precisely as she criticized the PSOE. The timing has reignited scrutiny over editorial choices at Spain’s public broadcaster.
Morocco puts Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri at the top of government
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is Morocco's first woman head of government. She takes office after the PAM-led election win and a year of growing anger among young Moroccans.
Letizia brings back Pertegaz dress for Macron state visit
Queen Letizia welcomed Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron in a grey pearl Pertegaz dress. Readers of ¡HOLA! chose the design as the best royal look of 2019.
Esperanza Aguirre: Maricarmen case is a smokescreen for Ceuta crisis
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen after seventy years in her Madrid home has set off a fierce political storm. Esperanza Aguirre says the case is being used to distract from Spain’s migration crisis and the future of Ceuta and Melilla.
Pedro Sánchez puts Spain's housing decree before Congress
The Council of Ministers is due to take up emergency housing measures on Tuesday. The plan still faces a hard vote over room rentals and automatic contract renewals.
Feijóo invokes Olga while ignoring the vote behind her eviction
Alberto Núñez Feijóo rejects the Government's housing decree while criticising activists over Olga's eviction in L'Hospitalet. His argument leaves out the congressional vote that helped remove the protection behind the case.
Ada Colau forced to leave her Barcelona apartment over unaffordable rent
Ada Colau, ex-mayor of Barcelona, has left her longtime apartment after finding the rent impossible to cover alone. She now lives with a family member, highlighting the financial strain even public figures face in Spain’s housing market.
Madrid court pressed to lock down Interior Ministry journalist dossier
A political group is urging a Madrid court to urgently secure digital records tied to a secret Interior Ministry list of journalists. The goal: stop evidence from disappearing and find out who ordered and handled the dossier.
Feijóo rejects Government housing decree as a failed response
Alberto Núñez Feijóo has rejected the housing decree the Government plans to approve. He wants more construction, tax cuts and Yolanda Díaz's resignation as protests grow after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal.
Six Civil Guards Removed After Refusing Journalist Ideology Dossier
Six Civil Guards lost their jobs at the Interior Ministry after they refused to keep building a dossier that sorted journalists by political leanings. The case has triggered a court review and raised sharp questions about official surveillance in Spain.
Julián García Vargas dies after shaping Spain's modern Defence and Health
Julián García Vargas, a pivotal figure in Spain’s transition era, has died. He led the reduction of compulsory military service and drove major reforms in the health system, leaving a legacy that still shapes Spanish institutions.
Julián García Vargas dies after shaping Spain's defense and health reforms
Julián García Vargas, who led major reforms in Spain's defense and health sectors, has died at 81. His tenure saw the reduction of compulsory military service and the implementation of key health laws. His influence extended beyond government into the private sector and national foundations.
PNV draws a line between funds and small landlords
The PNV says it will reject the housing decree if it puts investment funds and small landlords on the same footing. Joseba Díez Antxustegi is calling for calm talks before the government moves ahead.
US weakens car emission rules and boosts combustion engines
The US government has unveiled a plan to relax future car emission standards, granting automakers more leeway to sell combustion vehicles. The move shifts the regulatory landscape and could reshape the global race toward electrification.
Vox accuses government of fueling housing chaos with migrant influx
Vox has launched a fierce attack on the Spanish government, blaming its housing crisis on unchecked immigration and accusing officials of manipulating public outrage. The party insists that only strict migration controls and remigration can address the root of Spain’s spiraling housing shortage.
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano steps down after facing public backlash in Ceuta
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano, once the government’s top representative in Ceuta, has resigned following intense public protests and internal party strife. His departure marks the end of a turbulent period shaped by a migration crisis and political infighting.
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