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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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- [○ 1 SOURCE] An agreement was reached with Urbagestión allowing Abascal to return to her home.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal triggered housing protests and a camp in Madrid's Puerta del Sol.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Maricarmen Abascal, aged 87, was evicted from her Madrid home of 70 years.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Partido Popular, Vox, and Junts parties voted against the government's housing decrees. eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.lejsl.com · eluniverso.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The second housing decree was rejected with 184 votes against and 166 votes in favor. eldiariodechihuahua.mx · eluniverso.com · segundoasegundo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The first housing decree was rejected with 178 votes against and 172 votes in favor. eldiariodechihuahua.mx · eluniverso.com · segundoasegundo.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Demonstrators gathered outside the Congress called for a general strike following the rejection of the decrees. eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.lejsl.com · eluniverso.com · www.diariodemallorca.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez addressed the chamber shortly before the vote to urge deputies to be brave and meet the citizens' demands. eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.lejsl.com · eluniverso.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Social Rights Minister Pablo Bustinduy stated that deputies who voted against the decrees will pay for their error in future elections. eldiariodechihuahua.mx · www.lejsl.com · eluniverso.com
- [DISPUTED] The Spanish Congress rejected two housing decrees proposed by the government of Pedro Sánchez. eldiariodechihuahua.mx · eluniverso.com · www.lejsl.com · labandera.es · cronicaeconomica.com · +18 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Sindicato de Inquilinas announced plans to shift its protest strategy from the Puerta del Sol encampment to local neighborhoods and workplaces. www.ondacero.es · www.moncloa.com · www.diariodemallorca.es · labandera.es · cronicaeconomica.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will decide this weekend whether to call early general elections. www.deia.eus · segundoasegundo.com