Spain's government has proposed a ban on evictions until 2030, following protests over the removal of an 87-year-old woman from her home in Madrid.
Spain's coalition government has introduced a series of housing measures, including a ban on evictions until 2030, which must be approved by parliament within 30 days. The proposals, which also include rolling over rental contracts until 2028 and stricter regulation of short-term and room rentals, were announced following protests over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her home in Madrid. The government aims to hold a vote on the measures as soon as this Friday, although approval by Congress is required before the decrees can take full effect. The proposals were presented in the form of two decrees and are intended to provide relief to more than five million people affected by the housing crisis.
The leftist coalition government, led by Pedro Sánchez, faces challenges in securing approval from right-leaning parties, which have previously blocked similar measures. Opposition politicians have raised concerns that the proposals may leave small landlords without adequate support. The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal last week triggered widespread protests in cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Malaga, and Cadiz. Health Minister Mónica García emphasized the need to address the speculative housing market, while opposition figures have criticized the government for grouping small investors with large vulture funds in the same category. The government has 30 days from the publication of the decrees to secure parliamentary approval.
Why it matters
Protests across multiple cities indicate widespread public dissatisfaction with current housing policies and the recent eviction.
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What to watch
Watch whether Housing Minister Isabel Rodríguez secures parliamentary support for the eviction ban decrees.
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