Spanish prime minister calls snap election after housing protests
The move follows the defeat of two housing decrees and comes as polls show the conservative Popular Party ahead, with Vox likely needed for a majority.
- 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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