Spanish prime minister calls snap election after housing protests
- On Monday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a snap general election for November 29, 2026, seeking a broader progressive majority to strengthen his mandate after recent parliamentary setbacks.
- Parliament's rejection of two emergency housing decrees on Friday exposed the government's fragile legislative position amid mounting public pressure over Spain's worsening housing crisis.
- Protests intensified after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from her Madrid home, with over 70,000 demonstrators marching on Saturday demanding stronger protections for renters.
- Analysts characterize the election as a high-risk move, as Sánchez's Socialist Party trails in opinion polls while the conservative Popular Party could emerge as the largest force.
- Campaigns will address broader challenges including corruption investigations involving senior party figures, the migration crisis in Ceuta, and the government's inability to pass a new budget since 2023.
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The premier summons the vote and asks the Spaniards to choose between advancing or surrendering to the Ultra-Red
<p>Spanish Prime Minister announces early elections amid housing crisis Pedro Sanchez has announced early elections in Spain for November 29 after protests over the housing crisis. Polls predict The advantage of right-wingers.</p>
Spanish PM calls snap election as housing protests sweep country
SPANISH prime minister Pedro Sánchez has announced early elections after his government suffered a bruising legislative defeat last week on emergency measures related to the country’s housing crisis.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a snap general election for November 29th after his minority government suffered a defeat in parliament over emergency measures to alleviate the housing crisis.
The government, according to some media outlets, plans to approve tomorrow in the Council of Ministers the housing decrees for the vote by the Permanent Council.
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