How the eviction of an elderly resident in Madrid has led to an early general election
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called for an early general election on November 29 following the failure of his minority government to pass critical housing reforms. Sanchez is currently trailing in the polls against the conservative People's Party and has warned against the rise of far-right political movements.
Why it matters
The election outcome could significantly shift Spain's political landscape and influence the broader European trend regarding the rise of right-wing populism.
How Spain's housing crisis has resulted in an early general election Close Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed Spain will be heading to the polls on 29 November, after Sanchez's Socialist party, which is currently heading a minority government, failed to pass housing reforms in the Spanish Congress.
Sanchez faces an uphill battle in his bid for re-election with polls showing Sánchez's Socialist party is trailing the conservative People's Party - which many expect to attempt to form a government with the far-right Vox.
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