Tens of thousands protest across Spain over housing crisis

· Politics · Spain

Tens of thousands of people joined more than 50 protests across Spain over the housing crisis, after the government failed to get emergency housing legislation through parliament. Spanish media said Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez might call a snap election for November.

Why it matters：Housing costs are driving political instability in Europe and could trigger an early election in a major EU economy.

Key points

  • More than 50 protests took place on Saturday.
  • Emergency housing legislation failed in parliament.
  • Spanish media said a snap election could be called for November.

Sources (original reporting)

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