Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a snap election for November 29, following a major parliamentary defeat on housing relief measures proposed by his minority coalition government.
The setback came on October 2, when lawmakers rejected reforms aimed at easing Spain’s worsening housing crisis, including protections for vulnerable tenants and rental contract renewals. The defeat sparked fresh protests across Madrid and other cities, with demonstrators demanding urgent government action to tackle soaring rents and evictions.
In a televised address from La Moncloa Palace, Sánchez admitted the failure underscored the challenges of governing with a fragile coalition. He said calling early elections was necessary to restore stability and allow citizens to decide the country’s future direction.
The Socialist leader, one of the few left‑leaning prime ministers still in power in Europe, has faced mounting pressure over economic and social issues. The housing crisis has become a flashpoint, exposing divisions within his government and fueling opposition criticism.
The November vote is expected to be fiercely contested, with Spain’s housing policies and broader economic reforms at the center of the campaign.
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