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Madrid housing protests intensify as government prepares emergency decree FAST-MOVING

Spain is facing intense social and political unrest following the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, an event that has become a symbol of the national housing crisis. Protesters have established an encampment in Madrid's Puerta del Sol, with some estimates suggesting the recent march drew between 25,000 and 300,000 participants.

In response to the growing pressure, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government is working to approve an emergency housing decree-law. The proposed legislation is expected to be presented to the Council of Ministers this Tuesday. Key measures under negotiation include tax incentives for tenants and owners who lower rents, protections against evictions, and potential regulations on seasonal rentals and tourist apartment VAT.

Negotiations remain complex as the government seeks to satisfy coalition partners like Sumar and Podemos, who are demanding more ambitious measures such as rent freezes and restrictions on investment funds. Meanwhile, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing, Koldo Casla, has accused Spain of violating international human rights obligations by proceeding with the eviction despite a UN precautionary order to suspend it.

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Carlos Cuerpo · Comunidad de Madrid · Democracia Real Ya · Francisco Martín · Government of Spain · Madrid · Maricarmen · Maricarmen Abascal · Pedro Sánchez · Puerta del Sol · Sindicato de Inquilinas · Sindicato de Inquilinas e Inquilinos

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