Talks opened to prevent the eviction of Casa Árabe in Madrid

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Madrid City Council negotiate the institution's continuity at the Escuelas Aguirre.

Historic building facade in Madrid with architectural details.
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Historic building facade in Madrid with architectural details.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Mayor of Madrid have initiated contacts to address the stay of Casa Árabe at its current headquarters, the Escuelas Aguirre.

Communication between both administrations seeks to resolve the situation of the property, which has housed the institution for two decades. The central government has formally requested a reconsideration of the eviction order, initially set for September 1st, following the municipal decision to recover the use of the building.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed concern about the impact this move would have on Spain's international projection and the entity's activities. According to ministerial sources, the importance of reaching a consensus on any changes to the consortium's management, which includes various public institutions, has been highlighted.
For its part, the Madrid City Council previously justified the measure based on the building's state of conservation and changes in the consortium's composition following the departure of the Comunidad de Madrid. The building, located at the intersection of Alcalá and O'Donnell streets, remains the institution's main hub.