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Spain's ruling Socialist Party is grappling with speculation about Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's tenure as internal voices call for a clear electoral result to curb succession talks. Veteran journalist Vicente Vallés warned that without a strong showing, the party could be forced into a leadership contest.
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All major Basque unions have pledged support for a general strike on 11 November, calling for state intervention in the housing market and better wages. The protest is being framed as a tribute to Maricarmen Abascal, the 87‑year‑old activist whose eviction sparked nationwide demonstrations before her death.
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Major Spanish labour unions have announced a general strike on 11 November to protest the housing crisis, just weeks before a snap general election. The move follows new government decrees on tenant protections and sparks sharp political criticism.
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Pedro Sánchez dissolved the Cortes Generales and set a November 29 poll, citing a housing crisis and a bid to curb the far‑right. The move reshapes the political landscape ahead of a 54‑day campaign.
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced a snap general election for November 29, with his campaign expected to focus on international issues and a stark warning against the far-right. The move comes as Spain grapples with a significant housing crisis.
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Severe thunderstorms across Catalonia left streets flooded, power down and two fatalities in Barcelona. Regional authorities and emergency crews continue rescue and cleanup operations.
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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces a political crisis as the Congress of Deputies voted down two emergency housing decree‑laws. The defeat has triggered speculation that the government may call a snap election before the end of the year.
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Spain's benchmark 10‑year government bond yield jumped to its highest point since the sovereign debt crisis, sparking market volatility across Europe. The spike coincided with a brief rally in U.S. equities and reflected a broader global shift toward higher sovereign yields.
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A heightened security alert in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta has led to a public clash between officials over ignored warnings of an “invasion.” The controversy coincides with King Felipe VI’s scheduled visit to Ceuta and Melilla, while unverified claims link foreign powers to the migration surge.
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The Spanish government approved a sweeping housing decree that bans evictions of vulnerable tenants, caps rent hikes and offers €1.85 billion in tax relief. The measure follows weeks of street protests sparked by the eviction of an 87‑year‑old woman and a looming call for a general strike.
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Spain's ruling coalition is set to approve a sweeping housing decree that would suspend evictions until 2030 and automatically renew rental contracts, sparking fierce opposition from the centre‑right and warnings from the central bank. The measure, dubbed “Maricarmen”, tests Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s ability to address a deepening housing shortage.
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Spanish authorities in Ceuta requested additional government support one week prior to the significant increase in migrant arrivals. This internal request highlights escalating concerns over migration pressure.