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Spanish Congress rejects two government housing decrees FAST-MOVING

The Spanish Congress has rejected two government decrees aimed at addressing the national housing crisis. The first decree, intended to protect vulnerable tenants from evictions, was defeated with 172 votes in favor and 178 against. The second decree, which proposed the automatic renewal of rental contracts, was rejected with 166 votes in favor and 184 against. The opposition, led by the Partido Popular, Vox, and Junts, successfully blocked the measures.

The legislative defeat has triggered a political crisis, with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez entering a period of reflection to consider calling early general elections. Government sources indicate that all political options remain open, and Sánchez is monitoring public reaction to the vote.

The parliamentary deadlock follows intense social unrest sparked by the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, which became a symbol of the housing crisis. In response, the Tenants' Union has called for widespread protests across more than 50 cities and has suggested a general strike as a potential next step in their mobilization efforts.

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Comisiones Obreras · Congress of Deputies · Junts · Madrid · Maricarmen Abascal · Pablo Bustinduy · Partido Popular · Pedro Sánchez · Puerta del Sol · Sindicato de Inquilinas · Spanish Congress · Spanish Government

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