News & Politics
2027 local elections on the Costa Blanca: Who is eligible to vote?
On 23 May 2027, local council elections will be held in Spain. Many foreign residents on the Costa Blanca are also eligible to vote.
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Politics on the Costa Blanca: an overview of articles, background information and topics.
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Spain is heading for a general election: Sánchez sets the date for 29 November
Following the failure of two housing bills in the Congreso, Pedro Sánchez has drawn the political conclusion: Spain is to hold a general election on 29 November 2026…
Service & Law
New tenancy law in Spain: These rules now apply on the Costa Blanca
Real Decreto-ley 26/2026, which had only come into force on 1 October, has been rejected by the Congreso. 172 MPs voted in favour, whilst 178 voted against.
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Ceuta crisis: First resignation following row over CNI warning
The Spanish secret service was aware of planned actions in Ceuta prior to the mass border crossing and informed the authorities. Now the chief of staff to the Government Delegate…
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Valencia could receive an additional 3.67 billion euros
There is a great deal at stake for the Comunitat Valenciana: according to calculations by the Ministry of Finance, the new model could cost it 3.669 billion…
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Ceuta protests: Pressure on Sánchez mounts
The squares were also packed in Alicante, Elche and Benidorm. There are calls for more border protection, support for Ceuta and clarification of the role…
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The Ceuta crisis: Spain, Morocco and Europe’s response
As at 31 July 2026, 11.00 Ceuta is facing an exceptional humanitarian and security situation.
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Spain’s anti-smoking law: smoke-free terraces and beaches
On 21 July 2026, the Spanish Council of Ministers approved the draft bill amending the existing tobacco legislation and forwarded it to the Cortes Generales.…
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Sánchez under pressure: Spain heads into the summer break
The Spanish Congress has called on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to consider holding a vote of confidence. The votes cast by Junts were decisive.
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Value-added tax on energy in Spain to be reduced
Update (21 March): The announced measures are now officially in force. Following today’s publication in the Spanish Official Gazette (BOE), the reduction in VAT applies…
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USA-Spain - Trump threatens with trade ban
The comments from Washington were unusually clear. Donald Trump publicly suggested that he might completely sever trade relations with Spain.
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Mazón resigns - Valencia faces a new political start in 2025
One year on from the DANA disaster, the Valencian Community is once again in the spotlight – this time for political reasons. The resignation of Regional President Carlos Mazón marks…