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In a significant development, Supreme Court judge Pablo Llarena has lifted the international arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont, the former Catalan regional president, after the Constitutional Court affirmed the application of the amnesty law to embezzlement charges related to the 2017 independence bid. This decision paves the way for Puigdemont's return to Spain after years in exile, with his party, Junts, now seeking to leverage his potential homecoming for electoral impact in the upcoming November 29th elections. [cite: 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, EL PAÍS, Junts seeks to leverage..., EL PAÍS, Constitutional Court notifies..., 20minutos, Judge Llarena lifts..., 20minutos, Puigdemont's return to… Amidst the pre-election period, the government, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has introduced new housing decrees. These regulations will require rental property advertisements in 'tense' areas to include a government reference price and mandate public administrations to cover vulnerable tenants' debts to prevent evictions. The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) and Sumar are actively campaigning on housing policy, while the opposition People's Party (PP) has launched a legal challenge against the PSOE, further intensifying the political landscape. [cite: EL PAÍS, New housing decree..., 20minutos, Rental property ads..., elDiario.es, PP launches pre-campaign..., 20minutos, PSOE… In other news, medical unions have called off their indefinite strike following the announcement of early general elections, though they maintain their demands. Meanwhile, major unions are finalizing plans for a general strike in November, facing criticism from employers and right-wing groups. The country is also experiencing an atmospheric river bringing intense rainfall, and Rodalies train services faced chaos but drivers have committed to restoring service.

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Supreme Court Judge Pablo Llarena has lifted the international arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont, the former Catalan regional president, after the Constitutional Court approved the amnesty for embezzlement charges related to the 'procés'. This clears the path for Puigdemont's return to Spain after years of exile, with his party, Junts, planning to use his comeback to influence the upcoming November 29th election campaign. [cite: 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, EL PAÍS, Constitutional Court notifies…

EL PAÍS: Constitutional Court notifies Supreme Court of ruling backing amnesty for…

The Constitutional Court has informed the Supreme Court about its ruling that supports the amnesty for embezzlement charges related to the 'procés'.

20minutos: Judge Llarena lifts Puigdemont's arrest warrant after constitutional court…

Investigating Judge Pablo Llarena has lifted the international arrest warrant for Carles Puigdemont following a ruling by the Constitutional Court.

20minutos: Puigdemont's return to Spain: estimated date and celebration plans

The article discusses when Carles Puigdemont estimates he will return to Spain and his plans for celebrating his comeback following the lifting of his arrest warrant.

EL PAÍS: Junts seeks to leverage Puigdemont's return for electoral impact

The Catalan party Junts aims to capitalize on the potential return of Carles Puigdemont to influence the ongoing election campaign.

The government has introduced new housing decrees, including a requirement for rental property advertisements in 'tense' areas to display a government reference price and measures for public administrations to cover vulnerable tenants' debts to prevent evictions. This comes as data indicates a significant drop in rental housing stock since Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez took office, and political parties like PSOE and Sumar are vying for leadership on housing policy ahead of the elections…

EL PAÍS: New housing decree to cover vulnerable tenants' debt, stop evictions

The new regulation requires public administrations to cover the debts of vulnerable tenants, alongside introducing new mandatory rental extensions.

20minutos: Rental property ads must show reference price from government in tense areas

New regulations will require rental property advertisements to include a reference price from the government when located in 'tense' housing market areas.

EL PAÍS: Who owns housing in Spain?

Individuals and small landlords own over 90% of Spain's housing stock, while large-scale owners possess over a million properties.

El Mundo: Rental Housing Stock Drops by 400,000 Units Since Sanchez Took Office

The rental housing market has seen a decrease of 400,000 properties since Sanchez became Prime Minister, with Barcelona losing 83% of its available units.

elDiario.es: New housing decrees, from vulture fund veto to tenant compensation

Details are provided on recent housing decrees, covering measures such as the exclusion of vulture funds and provisions for compensating tenants.

20minutos: PSOE and Sumar contest the housing banner in the coalition's first electoral…

Spain's Socialist Party (PSOE) and the Sumar party are competing to be seen as the primary force behind housing policy, a key issue in the upcoming elections.

As the November 29th snap election approaches, the People's Party (PP) has initiated its pre-campaign with a new legal challenge against the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE). The government is broadening its electoral focus beyond housing to include concerns about pension cuts, aiming to mobilize left-wing voters. Recent polls indicate shifts in voter allegiance, with Vox gaining among young women, the PP losing votes to the right, and the PSOE seeing declines from the center. [cite…

elDiario.es: PP launches pre-campaign with court offensive against PSOE

The People's Party (PP) is initiating its pre-campaign for November 29th with a new legal challenge against the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE).

El Confidencial: Moncloa goes beyond housing and stirs fear of cuts: pensions, a second battle…

The government is expanding its focus beyond housing to address concerns about pension cuts, aiming to mobilize the left-wing electorate.

EL PAÍS: How are votes shifting? Polls analyze changes by sex, income, age, and ideology

Vox is growing overall and particularly among young women, while the PP is losing votes to the right, and the PSOE is losing voters from the center.

20minutos: Confirmed candidates for 29-N, probable contenders, and parties without a list…

The article outlines the confirmed candidates for the upcoming November 29th elections, potential contenders, and political parties that have yet to announce their lead candidates.

elDiario.es: Podemos opens door to pacts for a unified list after primary ratification

Podemos is signaling a willingness to negotiate and form a unified political front, with the condition that such a pact would be ratified through primary elections.

Medical unions have postponed their indefinite strike following the announcement of early general elections on November 29th, though they stressed this does not mean abandoning their demands. Concurrently, major unions are finalizing the date for a general strike in November, a move that is drawing criticism from employers' associations and right-wing political groups. [cite: El Mundo, Doctors' Strike Called Off..., 20minutos, Medical unions postpone..., EL PAÍS, Unions finalize general strike…

El Mundo: Doctors' Strike Called Off After Election Announcement

Medical unions have canceled their indefinite strike following the announcement of early general elections on November 29th.

20minutos: Medical unions postpone indefinite strike due to early elections

Medical unions have postponed their indefinite strike due to the early general elections, but warned that this decision does not signify a renunciation of their demands.

EL PAÍS: Unions finalize general strike date for November amid criticism

Major unions are setting the date for a general strike in November, facing opposition from employers' associations and right-wing political groups.

An atmospheric river is currently causing intense rainfall across 12 autonomous communities in Spain, which are on alert for severe weather. This comes as Rodalies train services experienced chaos due to a combination of severe weather and disputes over operational safety, though drivers have now committed to restoring service.

La Vanguardia: Chaos in Rodalies: Drivers commit to restoring service after disruption

Rodalies train service faces chaos as drivers commit to restoring service after a halt caused by severe weather and disputes over operational safety.

20minutos: Atmospheric river causes intense rain across Spain

An atmospheric river is sweeping across Spain, bringing intense rainfall to 12 autonomous communities that are currently on alert.

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