Carlos Cuerpo became economy minister on 29 December 2023 after working in public economic institutions. He entered Spain's senior civil service in 2008 and later worked at the European Commission and AIReF.
Airef has lifted its 2026 deficit forecast to 2.8% of GDP and says Spain will miss its agreed budget targets. Net primary spending is expected to grow by 7.3%, more than twice the 3.5% limit.
The European Commission has proposed expanding Frontex to 30,000 personnel, including a 17,000-member reserve for EU states. The plan also aims to speed up returns after shortcomings exposed during the Ceuta crisis.
Prime ministers from Czechia and Austria criticised Spain’s migration policy at the Brussels summit. Denmark’s prime minister also joined the criticism as disputes over immigration delayed the summit’s close.
Ireland’s revised draft puts the 2028-2034 EU budget at €1.62 trillion, €141 billion below the Commission’s opening offer. Spain and 16 partners want a larger plan as Germany and the Netherlands push for deeper cuts.
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis warned of tighter border controls as EU leaders criticised Spain’s migration policy. Austria challenged the regularisation lead, while Denmark urged the Commission to assess its effects.
Rome has extended its temporary controls to match Spain’s 22 October deadline. Interior ministers now have a short window to agree on ending them.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo says a PP government would protect the public pension system and raise payments in line with the CPI. He made the pledge during the campaign for Spain’s November 29 general election.
Spain’s constitutional ruling and the temporary lifting of the arrest warrant have cleared Puigdemont’s immediate path home. Junts now faces the risk that his return could expose the limits of his electoral weight.
Andy Burnham has dropped Labour's cautious Brexit formula. The British prime minister says every future relationship with the EU should remain open for discussion.
The European Commission has approved ICOTYDE® for eligible psoriasis patients aged 12 and over who weigh at least 40kg. The once-daily oral peptide targets IL-23 directly and is backed by phase III data from about 2,500 participants.
EU interior ministers have approved rules intended to speed up deportations. Spain was the only country to vote against them, while Belgium abstained.
Sumar has openly claimed responsibility for halting a government decree aimed at speeding up migrant returns from Ceuta. The move exposes sharp divisions within Spain’s coalition and raises new questions about migration policy at the country’s southern border.
Andy Burnham says Brexit has harmed Britain more than it helped. The government will examine every future option with Brussels, including renewed EU membership.
Brussels wants emergency teams across Europe to stay connected when borders or blackouts disrupt terrestrial networks. The proposal would combine satellite links with 5G and European-made components for critical systems.
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 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.
Christine Lagarde says ECB rate rises are not the basic cause of Europe's housing crisis. She points to the gap between housing supply and demand, while acknowledging higher mortgage costs, weak investment and a severe shortage of homes in countries such as Spain.
Spain’s tax revenue is rising far faster than real economic growth, driven by inflation and higher VAT and income tax collections. Analyst Marc Vidal cautions that this apparent strength could conceal structural weaknesses with long-term consequences.
Britain is studying temporary limits on fuel purchases as energy prices rise again. Brussels is asking governments to cut gas and electricity use, while Spain prepares fresh support for drivers and households.
Spain’s economy continues to outpace much of Europe, but economist Marc Vidal points to warning signs beneath the headline numbers. Rising tax revenue and persistent inflation are reshaping the real story of Spanish growth, as a population boom adds pressure.
Housing has become Spain's basic concern, information from the monthly CIS survey. Prices have reached a record amid a structural shortage of homes, with pressure now spreading beyond the biggest cities. The poll asks who should be held responsible.
Starting September 27, every shop in the EU must display a clear notice about the legal guarantee on products. The measure aims to make consumer rights clearer and prevent confusion with additional commercial warranties.
Feijóo wants Europe to strengthen Ceuta's role at the border. He is calling for permanent Frontex support and faster returns after the July 30 to 31 crisis.
The European Parliament has recognised officers in police, border and customs services who fight drug trafficking as high-risk professionals. The measure also covers people working in ports or fishing, along with others exposed to violence from criminal networks.
Alberto Núñez Feijoo has pledged an integrated strategy for Ceuta and Melilla, including weekly Cabinet attention for both cities. Support from Brussels gives the proposal a broader European structure.
The European Parliament has backed stronger action against drug trafficking as Spain faces growing pressure along its Atlantic coast and major maritime routes.
A European Parliament resolution directly criticizes Pedro Sánchez over Spain’s handling of the migrant influx into Ceuta and raises the prospect of economic sanctions against Morocco. The move exposes sharp divisions in Brussels over migration policy and Spain’s border strategy.
Tensions flared at Melilla’s official celebration as Minister Elma Saiz was loudly booed while PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo received applause. The city’s president accused Madrid of inaction and demanded the return of undocumented migrants.
The EU has invited Canada to become its first associated member. Trade between the two reached 130 billion euros in 2025, up 80 percent since 2016. Brussels aims to deepen economic and strategic ties amid shifting global alliances.
Spain’s Congress has voted down the government’s emergency decree on lobbyist regulation, leaving Madrid unable to meet EU transparency deadlines. Meanwhile, a major support package for Ceuta has passed with broad backing.
Ursula von der Leyen has unveiled a European security initiative that excludes the US. The plan responds to growing uncertainty over Washington’s commitment to Europe’s defense and signals a shift in EU strategy.
Ursula von der Leyen has set out a new EU agenda focused on protecting minors online and regulating advanced AI, alongside a security partnership with Canada. The proposals signal a shift in European digital and defense priorities.
Ursula von der Leyen has suggested making Canada the first associate member of the EU. The proposal prompted immediate tariff threats from Donald Trump and signals a new phase in transatlantic relations.
Spain plans to open two permanent migrant identification centers in Ceuta and Melilla, each with 800 beds. The goal is to process arrivals more quickly and reduce overcrowding in public spaces.
