Spain

The humanitarian and political situation in Ceuta has escalated, with the Socialist party expressing turmoil over the government's perceived inaction. Thousands of migrants are reportedly refusing to return to Morocco, overwhelming local healthcare services and judicial systems struggling to process expulsion files. The Ministry of Defense is allocating funds for riot gear for the Legion in Ceuta, while an agreement for the return of minors to Morocco is being tested amidst political tensions.

Domestically, a new investigation has revealed substantial and often opaque expenses associated with regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso's trips, including undisclosed diets. Economically, the country faces a new course with risks to growth engines and a paradigm shift where economic boom is accompanied by job losses. Additionally, a seismic expert has warned of an inevitable major earthquake, and the country is grappling with its critical vulnerability to climate change, already attributing thousands of deaths to heatwaves, fires, and drought.

Further challenges include new heavy storms and hail alerts across several provinces, with recent heavy rainfall causing flooding along the Catalan coast. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces a challenging agenda for the remainder of his term, and Airbus is experiencing a new strike over teleworking disputes and employee dissatisfaction.