Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced early elections after his government suffered a bruising legislative defeat last week on emergency measures related to the country’s housing crisis MADRID -- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced early elections Monday after his government suffered a bruising legislative defeat last week on emergency measures related to the country’s housing crisis. In recent weeks, Spaniards have demanded solutions from the government over housing affordability, holding protests in cities across the country after public outrage grew over the televised eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid last month. Right-wing opposition parties joined forced to scuttle two emergency decrees in Parliament that included measures to reduce evictions and real estate speculation.
The setback sparked wide speculation that Sánchez could consider moving up a national election from next year. In a televised address, Sánchez argued that a broader progressive coalition in Parliament would allow Spaniards to tackle the biggest issues facing the country today. Sánchez, 54, has been Spain’s prime minister since 2018, making him one of Europe’s longest-standing leaders. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events
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