Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez calls snap election amid housing crisis

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 5, 2026Country: Spain

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Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez calls snap election amid housing crisis

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced a snap election for November 29, after parliament rejected proposed measures to ease Spain’s housing crisis amid growing public anger. He is seeking a renewed mandate to address the crisis. The move comes amid increased political and social tensions in Spain.

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