MADRID — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a general election for Nov. 29, following his government’s setback in Parliament over emergency measures aimed at addressing the country’s housing crisis.
The decisive move came after right-wing opposition parties blocked two emergency decrees that would have sought to limit evictions and curb speculation in the real estate market. The defeat intensified speculation that Sánchez might bring forward the national vote originally scheduled for next year.
In recent weeks, public frustration over housing affordability has grown sharply across Spain. Protests erupted in multiple cities after a Madrid eviction of an 87-year-old woman was broadcast nationally, fueling widespread demand for urgent government action.
Speaking in a televised address, Sánchez framed the early election as a chance for Spaniards to choose a broader progressive coalition that he said would be better positioned to tackle major domestic challenges.
“Now is the time for the Spanish people to decide what future they want for themselves and for their country,” Sánchez said.
The 54-year-old leader has served as prime minister since 2018, making him one of the longest-serving heads of government in Europe.
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