Spanish protesters march on Parliament as emergency housing decrees are set to be rejected - AP News
Spain's government suffered a legislative defeat after lawmakers rejected a package of emergency housing decrees. Protesters gathered outside Parliament to voice their frustration over the country's ongoing housing affordability crisis.
Why it matters
The failure of these measures highlights the political instability and difficulty in addressing housing shortages in European urban centers.
MADRID (AP) Spains progressive government was dealt a costly legislative defeat on Friday when…
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