‘This can’t go on’: tens of thousands protest against housing crisis in Spain
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered across Spain to demand action on the country's housing crisis after proposed government legislation was rejected by parliament. Demonstrations were largely peaceful, though clashes between police and protesters occurred in Valencia.
Why it matters
The widespread protests highlight growing public frustration with housing affordability and political gridlock, potentially influencing the Prime Minister's decision on calling a snap election.
Demonstrators fill a Madrid city square during a housing protest on Saturday. Demonstrators fill a Madrid city square during a housing protest on Saturday. Spain ‘This can’t go on’: tens of thousands protest against housing crisis in Spain Demonstrators take to the streets of Madrid and other Spanish cities after new legislation fails to pass
Prefer the Guardian on Google Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Madrid and other Spanish cities as they step up demands for action to tackle a mounting housing crisis after government measures were struck down by the opposition.
Demonstrators on Saturday waved posters calling for a general strike after the measures drawn up to address mass anger over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid, and other housing issues, were rejected in parliament on Friday.
Authorities said 70,000 people were protesting. Organisers put the figure at 500,000.
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