Spain PM calls early election after housing crisis defeat
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called for an early general election following a significant political defeat regarding housing policy. Sanchez aims to renew his mandate and broaden public support for his Socialist government.
Why it matters
This election could shift the political landscape in Europe, as Sanchez is one of the few remaining left-wing leaders in the region.
The defeat on Friday was just the latest political setback for the Socialist premier, one of the few European prime ministers from the left…
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