Protests erupt across Spain as thousands rally in Madrid and other cities to demand urgent solutions to a worsening housing crisis, following the government’s failed attempt to pass new legislation. The demonstrations, fueled by outrage over recent evictions and stalled reforms, saw protesters call for a general strike after opposition parties blocked the proposed measures in parliament. Organizers cite the high-profile case of an elderly woman forcibly removed from her home as a symbol of broader systemic failures. With frustration mounting, the movement gains momentum as activists push for stronger protections against displacement and affordable housing solutions.
Demonstrators take to the streets of Madrid and other Spanish cities after new legislation fails to passTens 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. Continue reading...
