Spain braces for nationwide strike over housing and living costs

· Economy · Spain

Spain is bracing for a 24-hour nationwide strike due to start on Wednesday, called by the country's two biggest unions, as anger over housing and the cost of living boils over, according to Al Jazeera. The walkout is expected to disrupt services across the country. Housing costs have risen sharply in Spanish cities, straining household budgets, and the strike comes ahead of a national election on November 29 in which the opposition People's Party is promising tax cuts and tighter borders.

Why it matters：Housing affordability is driving labour unrest and shaping elections across Europe, and the strike could disrupt Spain's economy.

Key points

  • A 24-hour strike is set to begin Wednesday.
  • Spain's two biggest unions called the walkout.
  • Housing costs and living expenses are the main grievances.

Sources (original reporting)

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