Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faced loud jeers and public protests during the Hispanic Day military parade in Madrid, highlighting deep political divisions ahead of the November 29 snap election. The vote follows mounting pressure over Spain's housing crisis, which has become a central issue in national politics.
Spain's Supreme Court Blocks Immediate Voting Rights for 160,000 Newly Naturalized Citizens
Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that more than 160,000 recently naturalized citizens of Spanish descent cannot immediately exercise voting rights under the Grandchildren's Law. The decision prioritizes electoral roll procedures ahead of the November 29 general election and could affect participation in the closely contested vote.
Madrid Police Make Arrests After Far-Right Groups Clash With Housing Protesters
Spanish police have arrested several people following attacks by far-right groups on a housing protest encampment in Madrid's Puerta del Sol. Officers established security cordons as tensions escalated around demonstrations demanding affordable rents, with housing costs remaining a major source of political and public frustration.
Spain's King Felipe VI Calls Border Security a European Priority During Ceuta Visit
King Felipe VI has called for stronger recognition of Spain's border security challenges during a landmark visit to Ceuta, the Spanish enclave in North Africa. Amid increased migration pressures, the monarch stressed that threats to Spain's borders also affect the European Union, reinforcing calls for greater European involvement in Mediterranean border management.
Bank of Spain and IMF Raise 2026 Growth Forecasts Above 2.5% Despite Housing Pressures
The Bank of Spain and International Monetary Fund have upgraded their economic growth forecasts for Spain to more than 2.5% in 2026, placing the country ahead of several European peers. Economists nevertheless warn that housing shortages, persistent inflation and high energy costs remain significant challenges for Spanish households.
Spain Welcomes Record 70.4 Million International Tourists Through August Amid Housing Crisis
Spain received a record 70.4 million international visitors during the first eight months of the year, supporting investment in hotels, aviation and tourism services. The surge is also intensifying tensions over housing affordability and short-term rentals, adding pressure on policymakers as the country prepares for a general election.
Nobel Laureate Daron Acemoglu and Economists Launch Shared Prosperity Initiative in Madrid
Leading economists, including Daron Acemoglu and Gabriel Zucman, have launched the Accelerating Shared Prosperity initiative in Madrid. The platform aims to influence economic policy in Spain and across the European Union by promoting progressive wealth taxation and reforms intended to distribute economic gains more broadly.