- Jul 6
Spain's government faces near-unanimous regional revolt over new financing model, with only Catalonia backing the plan
Fourteen of Spain's fifteen common-regime autonomous communities, including two governed by the ruling Socialists, have declared they will vote against the government's new regional financing model, leaving Catalonia as the sole supporter ahead of a decisive 29 July vote.
- Jul 5
Government ignores Bank of Spain's structural housing diagnosis, targets tourist rentals instead
The Bank of Spain's latest report identifies deep supply-side failures in the housing market, but the government has chosen to focus on tourist flats and a disputed 900,000-home figure.
- Jul 1
Spain to publicly name fuel stations exploiting Iran war aid as new discount begins
Starting 1 July, Spain's CNMC will monitor all fuel stations' profit margins and publish those with 'anomalous' pricing that fail to pass on a new per-litre discount linked to the Iran war.
- Jun 25
INE confirms Spanish GDP grew 0.6% in Q1, decelerating from 0.8% as Iran war weighs
The Spanish economy expanded 0.6% in the first quarter of 2026, two tenths less than the previous quarter, as domestic demand and household consumption offset the initial shock of the Iran conflict.
- Jun 12
Spain's inflation steady at 3.2% in May as core pressures build to 3%
Headline inflation held at 3.2% for a third straight month, but underlying price growth edged up to 3%, tightening the squeeze on households.
- Jun 4
Brussels expands infringement case against Spain over government veto power in bank mergers
The European Commission has sent Spain a new letter of formal notice, widening its infringement procedure over national laws that gave the government power to block the BBVA-Sabadell merger.
- May 29
Spain's inflation holds at 3.2% in May as government energy tax breaks near expiration amid Iran war shock
Spain's annual inflation rate remained at 3.2% in May, defying global energy turmoil from the Iran conflict, but key electricity and gas tax rebates are set to expire on June 1, threatening a summer price spike.
