Storm Adam has killed six people across Spain since October 17. Valencia's government approved €23.5 million in aid, including €6,000 for damaged main homes and €3,000 for second homes. Families who lost their main home can receive €800 a month for 12 months for rehousing.
Royal Decree-law 28/2026 is published, but entry into force awaits a parliamentary vote unlikely to pass. It would require landlords declining renewal to pay at least 12 months' rent for a similar home. After minimum terms, leases would renew for five years, or seven if the landlord is a legal entity, unless valid notice is given.
The Supreme Court granted amnesty to former Catalan vice-president and ERC leader Oriol Junqueras and former Catalan ministers Raül Romeva, Jordi Turull, and Dolors Bassa. The ruling follows the Constitutional Court's endorsement of amnesty for embezzlement, the crime for which all four were convicted.
The Supreme Court ruled that Tax Agency experts must inspect a property's interior and exterior when valuing it. Cadastral records, Google Maps, and aerial photos alone are not enough. The ruling annuls a July 2024 judgment of the Extremadura High Court of Justice.
The government approved €180 million for five regions applying the Ley de Vivienda (housing law), double the amount announced in September. The funds can support affordable housing and cover unpaid rent in 317 municipalities with about nine million residents.
Inflation is outpacing average wage adjustments as collective bargaining stalls. Six in 10 sectoral or company pay agreements lack a clause that automatically adjusts wages when prices rise.
The Supreme Court backed Madrid's 4% home transfer tax rate, rather than 6%, for families whose third child was conceived at the time of signing, provided the child is born alive. A large-family certificate need not exist at signing. Families who paid 6% in similar cases may seek refunds.
The cabinet approved a Royal Decree-law that would give unmarried partners who had already claimed one year to access a widow's pension. It covers past deaths where the couple had children, lived together for over two years, and were not married or registered partners. Parliament must validate it within one month.
The government guaranteed a 4.5% pay rise from January 1, 2027, under its existing agreement covering more than three million public employees. Unions want formal approval before the November 29 election. An extra 0.5% for 2026 depends on year-end inflation reaching at least 1.5%.
The Supreme Court ruled that parents with shared custody can deduct child maintenance payments in IRPF (personal income tax). The ruling corrects the Tax Agency's position. The Court rejected the idea that caring for children and paying their maintenance should mean a tax penalty.
Arquia Banca's 12-month welcome deposit pays 3% annually on €10,000–€200,000 transferred from other banks, with applications open until October 30. Interest is paid at maturity; early closure forfeits all interest, and partial withdrawals are not allowed. Spain's deposit guarantee covers up to €100,000 per holder.
The PP and Vox are reportedly exploring a Senate alliance after PSOE and Frente Amplio registered a coalition seeking to end the PP's absolute majority. The Senate helps choose members of the Constitutional Court and other key bodies, which need reinforced majorities.
A total of 48 consular offices have wholly or partly verified voting eligibility for citizens naturalised under the Ley de Nietos (grandchildren's law). Under a Supreme Court ruling, only those verified as descendants of exiles can vote in the November 29, 2026, elections.
Street protests and a possible general strike have become campaign issues ahead of the November 29 election. The government sees left-wing mobilisation as helpful, while opponents criticise the protests and draw comparisons with France.
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