Spain’s Sánchez to hold press conference amid speculation over early election – Europe live
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is expected to call a snap election following the rejection of his government's housing relief measures. The report also covers ongoing school protests in France and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's recent military aid pledge to Ukraine.
Why it matters
Political instability in Spain and ongoing European tensions regarding the war in Ukraine have significant implications for EU policy and regional security.
Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sánchez is about to hold a press conference shortly amid speculation he is about to call a snap election to address a national housing crisis, after parliament rejected two of his government’s emergency relief measures on Friday.
We will bring you the details as soon as Sánchez begins his speech. Elsewhere, up to 500 schools remain closed in France following nationwide protests against classroom conditions last week which also saw outbursts of violence and teachers attacked.
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