AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousing Crisis: Spain’s coalition has approved sweeping housing measures after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal sparked mass protests in Madrid, including extending protections against evictions until 2030, tighter rules on short-term and room rentals, and a ban on “vulture funds” buying homes until 2028, with automatic rental renewals also on the table; the decrees must still be approved by parliament. Migration & Ceuta: Reuters reports Spain is drafting tougher asylum rules for migrants who arrived in Ceuta in July, including requiring appeals from outside the country and allowing the state to skip a standard asylum review, drawing criticism from legal experts and NGOs. Energy Costs: Spain plans to cap natural gas price increases at 15% and extend fuel discounts, with petrol/diesel support shifting through October to December. Agriculture & Diesel: Agrarian groups say government diesel aid is still too small and plan renewed mobilizations, potentially in Madrid. EU Funding Role: Spain’s autonomous communities are pushing for a bigger say in designing and managing EU funds for 2028-2034. Local Protest Update: Madrid’s housing camp in Puerta del Sol continues as details emerge and Abascal’s case remains a symbol of the crisis.
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