Politics

2027 local elections on the Costa Blanca: Who is eligible to vote?

Spain is heading for a general election: Sánchez sets the date for 29 November

Following the failure of two housing decrees in the Congreso, Pedro Sánchez has drawn the political conclusion: Spain is to elect a…

New tenancy law in Spain: These rules now apply on the Costa Blanca

Real Decreto-ley 26/2026, which had only been in force since 1 October, has been rejected by the Congreso. 172 MPs voted in…

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. The…

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…

Ceuta protests: Pressure on Sánchez mounts

The squares in Alicante, Elche and Benidorm were also packed. Calls are being made for greater border security, support for Ceuta and…

The Ceuta crisis: Spain, Morocco and Europe’s response

As at 31 July 2026, 11.00 am Ceuta is facing an exceptional humanitarian and security situation.

Spain’s anti-smoking law: smoke-free terraces and beaches

On 21 July 2026, the Spanish Council of Ministers approved the draft bill to amend the existing tobacco legislation and forwarded it…

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…

Value-added tax on energy in Spain to be reduced

Update (21 March): The announced measures are now officially in force.

USA-Spain - Trump threatens with trade ban

The statements from Washington were unusually clear. Donald Trump publicly suggested that trade relations with Spain might be severed entirely.

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.…