Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announces early election
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for an early general election on November 29 following the failure of his government's housing relief measures. The decision comes amidst widespread public protests triggered by the eviction of an elderly woman and a severe national housing crisis.
Why it matters
The election reflects the political instability caused by the intersection of economic hardship and housing affordability in Europe.
Pedro Sánchez has called an early election. ( Reuters: Fabian Bimmer )
Spain's prime minister has called an early election for November 29.
The announcement follows nationwide protests after an 87-year-old woman was evicted from her Madrid apartment.
Mr Sánchez leads a minority government that recently failed to pass proposed housing relief measures in parliament.
Link copied Share Share article Spain's prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has called an early election as the country grapples with a housing crisis.
In a televised address to the nation, Mr Sánchez said the election would be held on November 29.
"We need to renew people's support," the prime minister said.
The defeat of Pedro Sanchez's proposed measures infuriated those protesting the country's increasingly expensive housing market. ( Reuters: Alejandro Martinez Velez )
The leader also acknowledged that he had made mistakes and fallen short of campaign promises.
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