Housing Decree Nears Approval Amid Threats and Resignations
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Spain's government is actively finalizing a new housing decree, aiming to prevent evictions, cap rents, and provide aid to both owners and renters. Key proposals include financial assistance for home buyers and safeguarding public housing from 'vulture funds.' Political negotiations are intense, with the Ministry of Housing renouncing Land Law reforms to gain support from Podemos, while Sumar and other left-wing parties pressure the PSOE on the decree's provisions.
In separate developments, a teacher in Murcia has been arrested for allegedly making death threats against Minister of Health Mónica García. The government delegate in Ceuta has also resigned amid the ongoing migratory crisis. Judicial scrutiny continues around the Begoña Gómez case, with retired Judge Peinado now accused of passing information related to the investigation.
The Constitutional Court's President has publicly advocated for pardoning malversation related to the Catalan independence 'procés,' a stance that could facilitate Carles Puigdemont's return. Meanwhile, the effectiveness of the current housing law is being questioned following a high-profile eviction, and a predicted setback in the Constitutional Court is fueling speculation about an early general election.