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Police and army clear last major migrant settlement in Ceuta

Authorities in Ceuta have successfully cleared the final large encampment of migrants in the autonomous city. This operation involved both police and army forces, with reports indicating hundreds of migrants were evicted from the El Guano area.

In judicial developments, Cándido Conde-Pumpido, President of the Constitutional Court, stated that Spain faces a problem of 'judicialization of politics' rather than 'lawfare', a comment made in the week following the lifting of Carles Puigdemont's arrest warrant. Meanwhile, opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has publicly questioned President of the Government Pedro Sánchez about the alleged 'removal' of Judge Beatriz Biedma, who herself testified about a plot to discredit her.

The ongoing electoral landscape remains a key focus, with analyses of the intense political duel between Pedro Sánchez and Alberto Núñez Feijóo and strategies for optimizing votes ahead of the November 29 elections. The housing crisis continues to fuel voter discontent, and new proposals are emerging, such as the 'grandchild law' aimed at enabling 300,000 diaspora descendants to vote.

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Judicial Independence and Political Scrutiny

Cándido Conde-Pumpido, President of the Constitutional Court, asserted that Spain faces a 'judicialization of politics' rather than 'lawfare', following a ruling that allows Carles Puigdemont to return. Separately, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, President of the People's Party, has questioned Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government, regarding the 'removal' of Judge Beatriz Biedma, who testified about alleged harassment and a plot to discredit her in a case involving Pedro Sánchez's brother.

Electoral Battle Heats Up Amid Voter Concerns

Spain is bracing for a fierce electoral confrontation between Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government, and Alberto Núñez Feijóo, President of the People's Party, ahead of the November 29 elections. The Socialist party is exploring strategies to optimize votes, while voter anger, particularly fueled by the housing crisis, is manifesting at the polls. New electoral initiatives include a proposed 'grandchild law' by the People's Party and Basque businessmen to allow 300,000 diaspora to vote.

Ongoing Housing Crisis and Youth Emancipation

The housing crisis continues to be a significant concern, with nearly half of young adults aged 26-34 still living with their parents due to unaffordable housing. The housing movement is also pointing to small landlords as a factor contributing to rising prices, sparking debate on their role in the escalating cost of living.

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