Sumar redoubles push to unblock Spain’s mass-regularisation bill for half a million undocumented migrants
Andalusia accuses Madrid of secrecy over Gibraltar tax accord, warns of impact on cross-border workers
Junts floats plan to curb foreign residents’ access to Catalan registry and social housing
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Survey finds Spanish youth move right amid immigration and housing angst—implications for mobility policy
• An El País piece dated 2 Nov 2025 reports that Spanish 18-30-year-olds now lean more to the right than older generations, citing immigration and housing costs as key grievances. • The shift could translate into political pressure for tighter visa and regularisation policies, potentially complicating corporate mobility planning. • Employers may need to enhance local-talent programmes and housing support to maintain Spain’s attractiveness for both domestic and foreign workers.
Canary Islands extend airport operating hours to boost inter-island and international connectivity
Aena has lengthened the daily opening times at La Palma and Fuerteventura airports from 1 November 2025, giving airlines extra evening slots and optional operations until midnight. The move eases curfew pressures, facilitates same-day business travel and is expected to add €12 million in annual revenue while dovetailing with upcoming biometric border-control upgrades.
Rail traffic in Andalucía back on track after storm damage—Renfe warns of residual delays
Renfe restored Cercanías Sevilla line C-1 and Media Distancia Cádiz-Sevilla services on 1 November after storm damage closed the route for two days. Temporary speed limits mean minor delays will continue, but critical passenger and freight links for southern Spain have been re-established ahead of the working week.
Murcia removes 1,436 illegal holiday-rental adverts in fresh crackdown on unlicensed accommodation
Murcia’s tourism authority reports having forced the removal of 1,436 illegal holiday-rental ads and launched 28 sanction cases so far in 2025, using a real-time registry feed shared with platforms such as Airbnb. The crackdown signals growing compliance risks for companies booking extended-stay housing in Spain.
Guadalajara village with 90 % foreign residents highlights migration’s role in rescuing rural Spain
A feature published on 1 November profiles Torre del Burgo, where seasonal and permanent migrants now make up the vast majority of residents, keeping farms and local services alive. The case spotlights how targeted immigration is countering depopulation in Spain’s interior—and the policy trade-offs involved.