Deal for evicted Spanish pensioner as PM seeks new housing law
Summary
An 87-year-old Spanish pensioner named Maricarmen Abascal, who was evicted from her home, has reached an agreement to return after protests across Spain. The eviction highlighted Spain’s housing crisis, leading the Prime Minister to work on a new law to address housing issues.Key Facts
- Maricarmen Abascal is an 87-year-old pensioner from Madrid.
- Her eviction sparked large protests in Spain, including about 100 tents set up in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol square.
- Tens of thousands of people protested across the country against housing problems.
- The protests brought more attention to Spain’s long-standing housing crisis.
- The pensioner’s lawyer announced a deal with the property owners allowing her to return home.
- The Prime Minister of Spain is now pushing for a new housing law to help solve these problems.
- Housing affordability has been a problem in Spain for many years.
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