Early parliamentary elections called in Spain

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the decision to call early parliamentary elections in a televised address. According to Sánchez, the time has come for the Spanish population to decide for themselves what kind of future they want. The Prime Minister noted that his goal is to ensure a broader, progressive majority in parliament. 1TV+6

The calling of elections was preceded by the parliament's rejection of bills submitted by the government, which aimed to regulate the housing crisis. The mentioned initiatives provided for a ban on evictions until 2030 and the regulation of short-term rentals. Right-wing opposition parties, including the People's Party (PP) and Vox, did not support the initiatives because they believe that the way to solve the crisis is to increase construction and not to tighten regulations. Formula+5

Public dissatisfaction surrounding the housing crisis intensified after the eviction of 87-year-old Mari Carmen Abascal from her apartment in Madrid. This event was followed by large-scale protest rallies across the country. Sánchez stated that voters must make a choice between his government and the right-wing forces, whose goal, he said, is to restrict rights. Formula+6