Spanish PM Sánchez calls early election after housing protests
Summary
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called an early general election for 29 November after parliament rejected laws aimed at protecting renters during a housing crisis. The decision follows nationwide protests sparked by the eviction of an elderly woman who could not afford the sharply increased rent on her home.Key Facts
- Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a snap election to seek a larger government majority.
- Parliament recently rejected two laws that would have helped tenants in the rental market.
- An 87-year-old woman’s eviction after a large rent hike caused protests across Spain.
- Sánchez’s left-wing coalition government currently holds a minority in parliament.
- Spain’s next scheduled general election was originally planned for mid-2027.
- The conservative People’s Party won the most seats in 2023 but does not have a majority.
- Most polls suggest the conservative party may lead again after the early election.
- Tens of thousands protested in major Spanish cities calling for better tenant protections.
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