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POLITICSOct 2In Spain, Pedro Sanchez wants to bounce back thanks to the housing crisisDÉCRYPTAGE - Englué dans les affaires et la crise migratoire, le chef de l’exécutif espagnol pourrait convoquer des élections.Le Figaro International
POLITICSOct 2Russian political researcher Alexander Finiarel has lived in Spain without papers for two years. But soon he (and half a million other refugees) will be able to get documents. This is his story.In 2026, Spain is granting legal status to large numbers of undocumented migrants. The authorities initially planned to grant status to about 500,000 people, but nearly 1.2 million applied. Russian political researcher and journalist Alexander Finiarel is among those seeking legal status in Spain. He has lived there without it for two years and closely follows migration policy in Europe’s most attractive destination for migrants. At Meduza’s request, Finiarel explains how undocumented migrants live in Spain, what Spaniards think about migration, and how the mass legalization process works fromMeduza [en]
POLITICSOct 2Spain's parliament rejects housing bill as protests continueSpain's minority government suffered defeat in parliament as it tried to push through a pair of emergency measures aimed at making housing more affordable. A pensioner's eviction and protests led to the bid.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 2Spain’s parliament rejects gov’t housing decrees amid mass protestsBoth decrees to tackle housing affordability crisis shot down as critics say measures would tighten the housing market.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 2Spain housing protests rage ahead of key government voteSpanish lawmakers are due to vote on Friday on two government housing decrees drawn up after an outcry over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman, with their passage in doubt. Several hundred people held raucous protests in Madrid and other Spanish cities ahead of the vote, with demonstrators rattling keys, blowing whistles, banging spoons against pots.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2Convulsion in Spain: government housing decrees could fall in Parliament and Pedro Sánchez threatens early electionsLa casi segura caída en el Congreso de las medidas que mejoran la crisis del alquiler que aprobó el gobierno abre la puerta a elecciones anticipadas.A la acampada que lleva seis días en la Puerta del Sol de Madrid, se sumó este viernes una marcha en la puerta del Parlamento mientras se decidía el futuro de los decretos.Clarín
POLITICSOct 2Fact check: What's going on with Spain's 'Maricarmen' housing protests?Spanish protests against the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen have led to misleading claims about Spain's housing activists and the wider rental crisis.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 2As Europe's balance of power shifts eastward, France & Spain seek to 'reinforce their own positions'Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Carlos Mascarell Vilar, political scientist based in Spain. From his own perspective, Emmanuel Macron's visit to Spain needs to be understood by European power, political legacy, and geoeconomics. France and Spain are seeking to reinforce their bilateral relationship at a moment when the balance of power within Europe is changing rapidly, particularly with the growing importance of countries in the east such as Poland. For Macron, strengthening the Madrid-Paris axis is also part of a broader effort to advance European defence and strategic sovereignty.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 2Spain’s Sánchez weighs calling snap election as housing defeat loomsThe prime minister could seize on the parliamentary defeat to campaign on housing, an issue that has fueled protests across the country.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 2Spain and China are cosying up – to the anger of many in the EUOn the streets of Barcelona, fiery red and gold Chinese dragons (presumably with very sweaty people inside the costumes) danced among delighted crowds, while Chinese acrobats elicited gasps of amazement as they rolled, tossed and threw spherical lanterns in the air, keeping – as if by magic – the candle inside them upright at all times. Shanghai… The post Spain and China are cosying up – to the anger of many in the EU appeared first on Read Selective .readselective · india
POLITICSOct 2Madrid protesters bang pots to demand action on Spain’s housing crisisMadrid demonstrators bang pots and pans to demand action on Spain’s housing crisis, calling for long‑term security and support for young adults seeking homes.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 2Encampments in Spain for housing, live | Illa asks Junts to rectify “an incomprehensible and irresponsible decision”La acampada no descarta extenderse a Callao si fuera necesario | La Coordinadora Juvenil Socialista encabeza una marcha espontánea desde Sol hacia CibelesEl País
POLITICSOct 2Pot banging protests across Spain over housing crisisHundreds of protesters across Spain took part in pot banging demonstrations to demand political action over housingAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 1King Felipe will not call Mohamed VI before visiting Ceuta and Melilla and Spain awaits a "response" from MoroccoEl jefe del Estado y su mujer pasarán dos jornadas en las ciudades autónomas con el objetivo de estar cerca de la gente LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 1Ayuso reacts live to Junts' double rejection of housing decrees: "Sánchez has decided to lead Spain to revolution. He is preparing the ground for elections"La presidenta madrileña ve al Gobierno tras las amenazas de la Puerta del Sol: "No es que le convenga la tensión, es que ya piensa en la quema de calles" LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSOct 1Camps in Spain for housing, live | Podemos confirms it will vote in favor of housing decreesEl Sindicato de Inquilinas de Cataluña carga contra Junts por tumbar los decretos: “Nadie en este país entiende cómo se atreven a hacer esto” | Los manifestantes de Sol asumen el revés y piden mantener la acampadaEl País
POLITICSSep 30France, Spain welcome idea of UK rejoining EUDuring a visit to Spain, France's Emmanuel Macron said it would be "good news" if the UK moves towards the EU, with Pedro Sanchez also embracing the idea. UK PM Andy Burnham has not ruled out rejoining the bloc.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 30Macron backs Spain over Ceuta migration crisis and urges firm EU actionSánchez and Macron back cooperation between Spain and France and call for greater EU unity on migration, economic and geopolitical issues, despite the Spanish Senate's rejection of the bilateral Friendship Treaty.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 30REPLAY: France's Macron calls for 'stronger Europe' on Spain tripFrench President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday met Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid on the second day of a two-day state visit. Speaking at a press conference alongside Sanchez, Macron outlined his strategies for addressing the crisis of democracy and the rise of what he described as "extremes," starting with massive investment in a "stronger Europe”.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 30France and Spain welcome idea of UK rejoining EU after Burnham’s speechThe European Union would embrace the UK if it ever decided to rejoin the bloc, the leaders of Spain and France said shortly after new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham floated the possibility. “Welcome back,” French President Emmanuel Macron quipped in English, speaking Wednesday in Madrid alongside Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who is hosting the leader on a two-day visit. “This prime minister is moving in that direction,” Macron added. “I think it’s very good news both for his country and for the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30Is Spain’s anti-eviction decree a fix for its housing crisis?The government blames 'savage speculation' as critics say new measures leave small landlords 'out in the cold'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 30Spain to investigate claims its soldiers have tortured migrants in CuetaAmnesty International says it has documented beatings, humiliations, summary expulsions and racial profiling in Ceuta and the Spanish government has ordered the military to identify any individuals potentially responsible.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 30Live: Macron, Sanchez hold joint press conference during French president’s visit to SpainSpeaking alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron said that it would be "a good decision" if the UK decided to rejoin the European Union. The two leaders met at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid on the second day of Macron's two-day state visit to Spain.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 30Attention turns to economy on final day of Macron’s visit to SpainPresident Emmanuel Macron is in Spain for the final day of his two-day state visit, the first by a French president to the country since 2009. After being welcomed with a banquet at the Royal Palace by King Felipe VI on Tuesday, on today's agenda is the opening of the Franco-Spanish economic forum and a meeting with Spain's leftist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Once economically ahead of Spain, France is now seeing Spain grow faster, as the Spanish economy has outpaced its French neighbour in recent years.France 24 [en]
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