AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHousing Crisis in Madrid: Spain’s housing protests keep escalating after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen, with a growing Puerta del Sol camp facing space limits and police re-organising tents to keep emergency access clear. Housing Policy: New national measures aim to curb evictions and tighten protections for renters, but the government’s decrees still face political hurdles in Congress. Canary Islands Tenancies: Under new rules, landlords who refuse to renew qualifying main-home rentals could owe compensation equivalent to at least 12 months’ rent, with automatic renewals extending for years unless proper notice is given. Migration & Ceuta: Spain is pushing back on EU return rules after the Ceuta crisis, arguing the bloc lacks effective tools for exceptional situations. Tech & AI in Spain: Research points to Madrid emerging as a specialised AI cluster, while Europe’s AI office demand is expanding and data-centre capacity is becoming a key driver. Transport & Infrastructure: Spain’s rail operator Renfe plans a major overhaul of its train ticket system from October 2026. Culture & Media: RTVE will launch an Arte documentary streaming section on RTVE Play.
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