AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLabor and Trade Disruption: Spain’s first general strike in 14 years, over housing costs and wages, disrupted transport, commerce and industry and ended in riots in Madrid and Barcelona; container terminals have since resumed operations. Housing Policy: Parliament approved tenant protections after the protests, including a two-year rental extension expected to save eligible households a median €4,341. The measures’ future may depend on the Nov. 29 election. Growth and Prices: Spain’s inflation remained steady as the wider European economy grew just 0.5% in Q3; Spain and Poland were among the region’s faster-growing economies. Corporate Watch: Digi reported double-digit Q3 sales growth across Spain, Portugal and Romania, while Telefónica returned to profit as debt fell. International Expansion: A Madrid Chamber of Commerce meeting promoted the Philippines as a growth market for Spanish firms in infrastructure, energy transition and digital services. Transport Investment: The Canary Islands and central government agreed to establish a joint body for airport co-management from 2027.
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