Spain's PM Sanchez Announces Snap Election Amid Housing Protests
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for snap elections after Congress rejected his proposed measures to address public anger over the housing crisis. The decision follows widespread protests, including clashes with police and large demonstrations in Madrid where protesters have set up tents near government buildings. Tensions escalated due to a recent eviction of an 87-year-old disabled woman from her long-time home. Sánchez leads a fragile left-wing coalition that came into power after he secured his second term in November 2023. The snap election is seen as a response to growing public discontent and political instability, with the housing issue becoming a central point of contention among citizens and lawmakers alike.
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