{
  "id": 19366768,
  "title": "5 ways Spain’s conservatives plan to put the country on a new course",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/5-ways-spains-conservatives-plan-to-put-the-country-on-a-new-course",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-10T17:32:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Politico EU",
    "slug": "politico-eu",
    "url": "https://www.politico.eu/article/5-ways-spain-conservatives-new-course-pp-alberto-nunez-feijoo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The conservative People's Party (PP) unveiled its electoral manifesto in Madrid, ahead of the upcoming Nov. 29 snap election. Pollsters forecast a coalition of the PP and far-right Vox. The party has set out several plans, modeled after the 1994 Republicans' 'Contract with America', to steer Spain in a new direction after eight years of Socialist rule. Here are five key measures the PP plans to implement:\n\n1. Immigration control: The PP intends to tighten Spain's stance on immigration, mirroring similar actions by other EU countries such as Denmark and Germany. They plan to establish return centers in third countries, propose deportation as the standard procedure for migrants convicted of serious offenses, and ban future mass regularizations. They will also require foreign nationals to sign an integration agreement, learn Spanish, and familiarize themselves with the Constitution and EU values to renew their temporary residence.\n\n2. Energy policy: Unlike the Socialists, the PP will extend the licenses of five nuclear plants and relax climate rules. The party argues that timelines for renewable energy projects are unrealistic, considering current global circumstances, available technology, and demand changes. They will also increase data center capacity on the electricity grid and eliminate the 7% tax on electricity production, alongside reducing fixed-rate energy contracts.\n\n3. Foreign policy: Unlike Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who has been vocal on foreign policy, the PP will maintain a more restrained approach. They plan to align Spain with the European consensus, prioritize relationships with Latin America, and foster a balanced relationship with the United States. The party will maintain a moderate stance with Morocco and Algeria but avoid a tough line on Rabat following the Ceuta crisis. Regarding Western Sahara, the PP supports UN efforts but refrains from advocating for Sahrawi self-determination.\n\n4. Housing: The PP pledges to construct 1 million new homes through a new land law and streamlined permits. They propose a significant VAT reduction (from 10% to 4%) for first-time buyers under 40 and repeal the housing law that allows regional governments to enforce rental caps in \"stressed zones.\" The party also intends to make eviction of squatters possible within 48 hours and has positioned Badalona Mayor Xavier García Albiol as a key figure in its campaign against squatting.\n\n5. Institutional overhaul: The PP seeks to reform key institutions, accusing the Socialists of \"invading\" the state and bypassing checks. They intend to elect the 12 judge members of the General Council of the Judiciary and tighten eligibility requirements for Constitutional Court members. Additionally, the party aims to overhaul public broadcaster RTVE and other institutions perceived as too close to the government, such as the Center for Sociological Investigation, by conducting an audit of public bodies during their first 100 days in power.",
  "summary": "The People's Party launched its manifesto on Tuesday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Spain's conservative People's Party unveils electoral manifesto ahead of Nov. 29 election",
    "Plans modeled after 1994 Republicans Contract with America to steer Spain in new direction",
    "Key measures include immigration control, energy policy relaxation, foreign policy restraint"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}