AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism Pressure: Europe’s mass tourism model is hitting a tipping point, with Barcelona’s “barcelonisation” backlash again in focus as overtourism strains housing and local life. Aviation & Trade Links: Iberia restarts Madrid–Doha flights this Friday after a four-month Middle East halt, adding 16,945 operations in July and boosting summer seat supply. EU Border Rules: The EU’s Entry/Exit System is still causing long queues and repeat biometric checks for Brits, pushing more airports to consider EES exemptions. Spain Labour Market: Spain’s unemployment falls below 2.3 million for the first time in 17 years, reinforcing a key macro storyline for households and demand. Migration & Regularisation: Spain’s mass regularisation drive keeps drawing huge numbers, with around 1.2–1.3 million applications reported as deadlines near. Energy & Industry: Spain is moving on hydrogen and solar capacity, while EU institutions clear major RRF payments tied to national recovery plans. Business/Markets: EU and global markets remain sensitive to policy and growth signals, with investors watching eurozone inflation and central bank messaging.
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