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Analysis · Europe10 min read

Spain's Housing Crisis Has Become a Political Crisis: Why Economic Growth Is Failing Ordinary Spaniards

Spain is heading into a November 29 snap election after a housing crisis triggered nationwide protests, a general strike and a confrontation over tenant protections. The country is growing faster than much of Europe, yet millions of residents are struggling with rents, stagnant purchasing power and an increasingly unaffordable housing market. The crisis exposes a wider European problem: economic growth does not necessarily translate into a better standard of living.

Madrid··By Europe Desk
Analysis · Europe7 min read

Canary Islands migrant surge: Spain’s border now runs through Dakar and Banjul

Nearly 7,500 people reached the Canary Islands in ten days, most of them landing on tiny El Hierro. Madrid and Dakar blame security deployed for Senegal’s Youth Olympics. That points to an uncomfortable truth: Europe’s Atlantic border depends on West African governments’ priorities, as Spain and the Gambia head to elections.

Madrid··By Europe Desk
Analysis · Europe5 min read

Russia, US and Ukraine prepare Abu Dhabi talks without an announced settlement

Putin says trilateral negotiations are due to begin on 10 November, with US and Ukrainian officials also describing preparations. Security arrangements and humanitarian measures are on Washington’s stated agenda, but convening the meeting is not evidence that the parties have narrowed their differences.

Moscow··By Europe Desk