AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousing Crisis in Madrid: Madrid riot police evicted an 87-year-old tenant, Maricarmen, after her rent was hiked by 275%, triggering protests and renewed pressure on Spain’s housing decree and tenant protections. Tourism Pressure in the Balearics: Mallorca hotel chief Gabriel Escarrer says tourism is being used as a “scapegoat,” arguing infrastructure and the spread of unlicensed rentals—not hotel taxes alone—are driving overcrowding. EU Industry Clash: Germany and Spain are split over the scope of the EU’s “Made in Europe” push, with competing ideas on which countries should qualify for preferential public procurement. Food Safety Alert: AESAN warned people with peanut allergies about undeclared peanut in Sensation banana-and-brownie ice cream (batch L-6224). Healthcare Access: SERMEF says cardiac rehabilitation after heart attacks remains underused, with patients often not referred despite new European guidance. Transport Rules from Oct 1: Spain’s new road rules update cyclist, scooter and pedestrian safety requirements, including overtaking distances and speed reductions. Real Madrid & Football: José Mourinho outlines “non-negotiable” squad rules as Madrid plan defensive moves amid ongoing scrutiny. Defense & Security: Spain’s Defense Minister Margarita Robles visited the Northern Tercio in Ferrol, calling it a “guarantor of security.”
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