Spain’s government has dissolved parliament after right-wing opposition parties blocked emergency housing reforms, forcing a snap election. The move follows weeks of public pressure over soaring rents and housing shortages, with the ruling minority administration unable to secure support for its crisis measures. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the decision in a televised address, signaling a political shift amid deepening frustration over living costs. The election will now determine whether the government can push through its housing agenda or face further legislative gridlock.
Election called after rightwing parties voted down emergency legislation aimed at tackling housing crisisSpain’s socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has announced a snap general election three days after rightwing parties torpedoed the emergency legislation his minority government had put forward in response to growing public anger over the country’s housing crisis.Sánchez, who has been in office since 2018, used a televised address on Monday morning to communicate his decision, which had been widely expected. Continue reading...
