The Government says it cannot meet a Supreme Court order to review more than 160.000 nationality files granted under the ley de nietos before the upcoming elections. 76.000 files are digital, while 80.000 physical files at consulates require manual checks, making a timely review impossible, according to El Diario. Residents whose files remain unverified could lose voting rights.
Foreign Social Security affiliation hit a record of 3.635.979 contributors in September, up 84.220 from August and 17,7% year-on-year. Foreign workers now make up 16,2% of all contributors. A total of 421.306 were registered through the extraordinary regularization process, including 326.256 in the Régimen General and 22.681 autónomos (self-employed).
The Government estimates that planned income-tax breaks for landlords renting below the market price and tenants earning under 33.000 euros would cost 1.200 million euros, partly offset by 230 million euros from raising VAT on tourist flats to 10%. In ten days, landlords have withdrawn 4.235 homes from the rental market and blocked 1.523 operations, citing legal uncertainty.
Non-resident foreign nationals bought 22.940 homes in Spain in the first half of 2026, 18% fewer than a year earlier and the lowest figure since the pandemic. They paid on average 77% more than Spanish buyers. The Comunidad Valenciana accounted for 40,3% of operations, followed by Andalucía and Canarias.
The INE confirmed that the IPC closed September at 4,9%, six tenths of a percentage point higher than August, driven by higher gasoline prices. The Government will keep the 20-cent-per-liter fuel tax rebate through November, instead of cutting it to 13 cents as planned.
The US Federal Maritime Commission concluded that Spain has applied restrictive port practices against US-flagged vessels and proposed a fee of 200.000 dollars (180.000 euros) per voyage for Spanish ships. It also proposed limits on imports of Spanish goods. The proposal now goes to the Trump administration.
Carrefour and its Solidarity Foundation delivered 297.482 euros in school material to Cruz Roja Española under the 'Vuelta al Cole Solidaria' campaign. The aid will help more than 10.000 children in vulnerable situations across 47 provinces and two autonomous cities this school year.
The Government limited the regulated gas tariff (TUR) rise to about 15%, avoiding an increase of more than 45% for about 3,1 million consumers. The difference between actual and applied costs will remain pending and must be repaid later with interest.
Tax adviser José Manuel Orta warns that autónomos (self-employed) should review income, expenses, invoices, amortization and stock before December 31 to avoid overpaying tax. Unreconciled accounts, missed deductible losses or poor inventory can increase the 2026 tax bill.
Regional programs under the Plan Estatal de Vivienda can subsidize up to 50% of monthly rent for households with children or dependents, above the usual 40%. Aid generally ranges from 300 to 450 euros a month, and the monthly rent usually must not exceed 600 to 900 euros.
Retirees with more than 40 years of contributions but reduced pensions from early-retirement coefficients are pressing for a law to eliminate those reductions before the elections. One Barcelona resident retired at 61 with a 27% pension cut. The measure remains a pending demand.
Private health insurance closed the first half of 2026 with 14,62 million insured people, about 300.000 more than a year earlier. Premium volume reached 7.200 million euros, up 7,4%. Prices have risen more than 67% since 2020, and insurers will update policy premiums from January 1.
TaxDown and Roams list 20 measures to cut the 2027 income tax bill, potentially saving up to 10.000 euros. Options include flexible employer benefits, donations with an 80% deduction, pension contributions up to 1.500 euros, and deductions for electric cars.
El Diario has published audio recordings in which at least three Spanish soldiers on duty in Ceuta describe assaults on migrants and laugh about the degrading treatment. The conversation took place on the night of September 21-22. Amnesty International has reported torture by Spanish Armed Forces personnel.
Free · Every morning · 5-minute read
One short email a day — what happened in Spain and why it matters. Free, no spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Join 1,000+ email subscribers · cancel anytime
