Spain

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has officially announced snap general elections for November 29, dissolving parliament and calling an extraordinary Council of Ministers. This decision follows the recent defeat of his government's housing decrees in Congress, which had led to widespread protests and political challenges. Sánchez's move ends the current legislative term and sets the stage for a crucial electoral contest. [cite: 20minutos, Sánchez calls elections for November 29, El Confidencial, Sánchez Calls General Elections for November 29 Amid Housing Protests, El Mundo, Pedro Sánchez Calls General Elections for November 29, La Vanguardia, Pedro Sánchez Calls General Elections for November…

The announcement has immediately triggered reactions from opposition parties. Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the People's Party, is expected to issue an institutional statement, while the PP has already launched campaign videos. Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, criticized Sánchez's decision and announced housing tax cuts. The early election call reportedly finds the left unprepared without unity or a clear leader. [cite: 20minutos, Ayuso: 'Sánchez is leaving because he can't continue with this farce any longer', 20minutos, Early elections catch the left unprepared, 20minutos, Feijóo to make institutional statement at 10:00 AM after early elections called…

In other domestic news, Catalonia is under a maximum alert due to torrential rainfall, leading to class suspensions and public transport disruptions. The Constitutional Court is also poised to decide this week on the interpretation of the amnesty law, a ruling that could impact Carles Puigdemont's potential return to Spain.