How will Spain’s housing crisis affect elections?
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 9, 2026Country: Spain
PoliticsBusiness & EconomySociety & Lifestyle

Widespread frustration over housing shortages and rising rents in Spain has led to mass protests, including after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal. The socialist-led government attempted to implement measures to protect tenants and freeze rents, but Parliament rejected them. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called early elections, aiming to rally support as polls suggest the right-wing People's Party and far-right Vox are on track for a combined majority.
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