AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousing Crisis in Spain: Spain’s parliament rejected Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s emergency housing decree-laws after mass protests linked to the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, dealing a major blow to the minority government and raising talk of an early election. Protest Pressure: Hundreds gathered outside parliament as lawmakers voted down measures meant to curb evictions, tighten short-term rental rules, and introduce stronger tenant protections. Political Fallout: Junts’ refusal to back the decrees—along with opposition from the PP and Vox—has intensified divisions inside the coalition and kept the housing fight at the center of national politics. Energy Costs Watch: Separately, G7 leaders agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of oil reserves, starting with diesel, to cool surging fuel prices. Culture & Community: Madrid’s Casa de México unveiled its Day of the Dead altar for 2026, “Viva la vida!”, blending Michoacán traditions with music by Agustín Lara. Everyday Life Trend: Spain hit a new record for podcast listeners, reaching 15.8 million, with listening time and interest in well-being and crime/history content continuing to grow.
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