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Spain goes to votes with growth and housing crisis

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Briefings

Spain held early elections on November 29, 2026, triggered by political deadlock over housing and economic policy. The European Commission and IMF projects indicate a 2.4% GDP growth in 2026 and 1.8% in 2027, driven by private consumption and investment. However, per capita GDP stagnated due to low productivity, while housing prices rose 12.7% in 2025, creating supply shortages. Public deficits remain at 2.4% of GDP in 2026, with limited fiscal space for new housing initiatives. Key actors include Pedro Sánchez, the PP party, and Brussels officials, with uncertainty regarding Catalonia's housing supply and pension reform impacts.

Key points

• Spain held early elections on November 29, 2026, following political deadlock over housing and economic policy.
• The European Commission and IMF projects indicate a 2.4% GDP growth in 2026 and 1.8% in 2027, driven by private consumption and investment.

Context and limitations

Data reflects pre-election forecasts from May 2026; actual outcomes may diverge. Housing supply constraints in Catalonia remain unverified. Public deficit projections assume current fiscal trajectories without accounting for potential policy shifts.

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