Spanish lawmakers to vote on housing measures as protests rage
Summary
Spanish lawmakers are set to vote on government housing decrees after protests over the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, with the measures facing uncertain approval. The proposals aim to renew rental contracts automatically and curb evictions of vulnerable tenants, while opposition from Junts, the Popular Party and Vox threatens their passage.
Key Points
- Spanish lawmakers are voting on two housing decrees after public anger over the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal in Madrid.
- The decrees would automatically renew rental contracts and limit evictions of vulnerable tenants, while also targeting vulture funds.
- Catalan party Junts has said it will oppose the measures, leaving Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government without enough support for approval.
- Housing protests have spread in Madrid and other cities as affordability remains a major social concern in Spain.
