Spanish PM Sánchez loses key housing crisis vote after eviction of woman, 87
Summary
Spain’s Congress rejected two government proposals aimed at easing the country’s housing crisis, mainly focused on protecting tenants from evictions and rent increases. This defeat weakens Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s position and raises the possibility of an early election.Key Facts
- Spain’s Parliament voted down two housing-related decree-laws proposed by the government to help renters.
- The first decree sought to stop evictions of vulnerable tenants until 2030 and extend rental leases.
- The second decree included automatic renewal of rental contracts, a key demand from tenant groups.
- The rejected laws were a response to protests sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman, Maricarmen Abascal, from her Madrid flat.
- The eviction case led to nationwide protests, including tent camps and planned marches.
- The government lost the votes despite support from some regional nationalist parties; opposition parties including the conservative PP and far-right Vox voted against.
- The housing crisis and the government’s defeat have increased speculation about a snap general election ahead of the normal schedule next summer.
- Tenant groups announced plans to shift protests from central Madrid to neighborhoods and seek ongoing action against rental abuses.
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