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Macarena stays at home: first eviction paralyzed by the 'Maricarren Decrees' in Spain

A woman in Barcelona with mental health problems and without a formal contract has been the first person to benefit from two decrees - a law approved by the Council of Ministers, which must now be ratified by the Congress of Deputies in an extraordinary plenary session convened for October 2. President Pedro Sánchez has demanded a position on the part of the right-wing parties that oppose the rule: "his vote will portray them to entire generations."

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Report from Brussels: European Union approves establishment of centres for migrants in third countries

The European Union (EU) countries approved the establishment of centres for migrants outside the bloc, with the aim of expediting deportations. These centres will be established in countries with which the EU has bilateral agreements, and the people there will remain waiting for their repatriation. The new rule was supported by almost all member countries, with the exception of Spain, which voted against. Report from our correspondent, Esther Herrera.

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Spain: Government drives new decrees to face housing crisis

After days of protests and mobilizations in the Puerta del Sol in the case of Maricarren, the Government adopted two housing decrees that include the extension of protection against certain evictions until 2030, the regulation of seasonal and room rentals, and measures to stop the speculative purchase of housing by so-called "vulture funds" until 2028. In addition, there is an automatic renewal of some rental contracts and other measures in favour of tenants. Now, the decrees must be validated by Congress in a plenary session.

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In his visit to Spain, Macron calls for a "stronger Europe" in the face of the rise of "extremism"

On the first day of his State visit to Spain, President Emmanuel Macron asked on Tuesday, September 29, for a massive investment for a "stronger Europe" and for "regaining control" of social networks and artificial intelligence, which he held responsible for "democratic tiredness." The day was tarnished by the rejection of the bilateral friendship treaty by the Spanish Senate that night.

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