People’s Party leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has called for a change of government at the general election on the 29th of November. Feijóo says the election should mark the end of what he describes as a “black period” under Pedro Sánchez, and has called for what he describes as a national reconstruction. He says Sánchez’s record in government deserves “the greatest punishment” from voters. The PP leader is presenting the […]

The latest average of opinion polls suggests the PP would win the election, but would need support from Vox to form a government. The latest poll average puts the PP on around 137 seats, with Vox on 65 — giving the two parties more than 200 seats between them, comfortably above the 176 needed for a majority. The PSOE is projected to win around 113 seats, while Sumar is on […]

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called an early general election for the 29th of November. The announcement follows last Friday's defeat in Congress of two Government housing decrees, and comes after a weekend of talks with ministers and senior PSOE figures. Sánchez said voters should now decide the country's future, arguing that a stronger progressive majority would allow Parliament to tackle issues including housing. The decision brings forward the election […]

Dear citizens, As you know, more than three years ago, the ballot boxes and the Congress of Deputies decided to once again opt for a progressive coalition government. They did it so that Spain could continue to advance along the path of transformation, ambition and social justice that it has been following since 2018. Achieving this has not been easy. In this legislature we have had to manage unprecedented emergencies […]

Two people have died and another is missing after torrential rain caused widespread flooding in Catalonia. One of the victims was a 75-year-old man in Tordera, near Barcelona, who died after a wall collapsed at a campsite. A second person was found dead in a flooded car park in Montornès del Vallès, while emergency services are searching for another missing person in Pineda de Mar. Authorities have warned people to […]

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is continuing talks with ministers and senior Socialist Party figures as he considers whether to call an early general election. The discussions follow Friday's defeat of the Government's two housing decrees in Congress and large demonstrations over the weekend demanding action on the housing crisis. Sánchez is expected to make a decision soon. If he calls an election immediately, the earliest possible polling date would be […]

Five people arrested following clashes at a housing demonstration in Valencia are due to appear before a judge tomorrow. The arrests followed Saturday's protest calling for more affordable housing. Nine Policía Nacional officers were injured after some protesters broke through security barriers near the Palau de Les Arts, where a property investment forum was taking place. Police responded with charges, tear gas and rubber bullets. Photo: Archive photo - https://inquilinato.org/conseguimos-la-prorroga-de-los-alquileres/

Italy is extending border checks on travellers arriving from Spain for another 15 days. The controls at Italian airports and ports were first introduced in August, following the mass arrival of migrants in Ceuta. Italy says the latest extension is aimed at strengthening European border protection and preventing possible security and terrorist threats. The checks are random and apply to travellers arriving from Spain. Spain has responded by imposing the […]

Partido Popular says it will vote against the Government's two new housing decrees when they go before Congress tomorrow. PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo says the measures are incompatible, arguing that one decree provides for compulsory extensions of rental contracts until 2028, while another introduces indefinite extensions. The Government disputes that interpretation and says the measures are designed to provide greater protection for tenants. The two decrees will be voted […]