AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy Infrastructure: Spain is moving the BarMar subsea hydrogen pipeline into a high-stakes public consultation phase, with 25 discussion sessions running after May 6. The underwater link would run from Barcelona to Fos-sur-Mer, with compression stations on both sides, and it’s part of the wider H2Med corridor that also includes the CelZa overland Spain–Portugal connection. Tourism & Planning: Spain’s Balearics are also tightening the screws on overtourism with flight limits, while Madrid faces housing pressure as evictions rise and residents demand clarity on major works. Housing Market Pressure: Separate reporting points to Spain’s rental market hitting record highs, keeping affordability front and center. Policy & Social Impact: AIDA’s updated Spain asylum report shows 2025 applications down year-on-year, but a large backlog remains—an ongoing strain on reception and processing systems.
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