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Spain’s Sánchez Calls Early Election for November 29
In brief
Spain will hold an early general election on November 29, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced, after lawmakers voted down two of his government’s housing decrees. The move comes amid growing public protests over the cost of housing, Anadolu Agency reported.
Housing has become one of the biggest political issues in Spain, where rents and home prices have risen sharply in large cities. The government had tried to push through two decrees on housing, but the measures failed to win enough support in parliament.
After the defeat, Sánchez announced the early vote. The election will decide the make-up of the Spanish parliament, which then chooses the prime minister.
It is not yet clear how the main parties will campaign on housing, or whether any party will win a clear majority. Spain’s recent elections have often produced fragmented parliaments that need coalition deals.
Why it matters
Spain is one of the largest economies in the European Union, and the outcome could change its approach to housing, taxes and EU policy. Many young people and renters across Europe face similar housing pressures.
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