AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHousing Crisis & Snap Election: Spain’s government approved urgent housing decrees after violent protests in Barcelona and nationwide anger over evictions, reviving tenant protections and adding a €10bn interest-free loan plan for first-time buyers as Pedro Sánchez pushes for a Nov. 29 general election. Markets & Cost Pressure: European stocks edged up as investors weighed France’s fiscal jitters; Spain’s IBEX rose following the election call, while inflation across major economies climbed to 4.3% on energy costs. Catalonia Legal Twist: Spain’s Supreme Court lifted the arrest warrant for Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, clearing the way for his return ahead of the election after the amnesty law was backed for misuse of public funds. Unions Escalate: PSOE-A’s María Jesús Montero said a general strike call by UGT and CCOO is “unprecedented” but “logical” after parliament rejected the housing decrees. Sports Spotlight: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said he’s monitoring Lamine Yamal’s minutes as Spain chase Nations League momentum vs Croatia.
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