Summary
Unions called a nationwide general strike in Spain over housing costs and the high cost of living, disrupting transport and other public services. Demonstrations took place across the country nearly two weeks before parliamentary elections scheduled for 29 November.Key Facts
- The strike was Spain’s first general strike in 14 years.
- The main unions called the strike over housing and the cost of living.
- Transport and other public services faced serious disruption on Wednesday.
- Demonstrations were planned across Spain.
- Spain’s parliamentary elections were scheduled for 29 November.
- Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called snap elections after parliament failed to approve his housing reform plan.
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