Overview
- Salvador Illa used his Sant Esteve address to urge “convivencia democrática,” reject anti‑immigration rhetoric and pledge a stronger welfare response including public health, education, housing access and social aid.
- ERC and the Comuns faulted the speech for lacking specifics on singular financing, housing policy and Rodalies, with the Govern studying fiscal tools to deter speculative home purchases before 2026 budget talks.
- The Badalona clearance of the occupied B9 institute left roughly 400 people without shelter, drawing sharp criticism from senior Catholic figures and religious groups on humanitarian grounds.
- The national PP leadership endorsed Mayor Xavier García Albiol’s hard line, arguing the occupation was illegal and defending the eviction despite church objections and divided local reactions.
- Vox doubled its seats to 11 in Extremadura, setting up bruising PP–Vox negotiations as María Guardiola faces pressure from Santiago Abascal’s party over entering the regional government.