Spanish Parliament Passes Housing Reforms Amid Protests and Strike
12 Nov 2026 5:51 PM IST12 Nov 2026 5:51 PM IST
But MPs rejected the automatic renewal of tenant contracts, a key demand of housing activists. The right-wing opposition, which leads most polls before the November 29 vote, has vowed to repeal the measures.
Protestors march through central Madrid during a nationwide general strike in Spain, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Madrid: The Spanish parliament on Thursday passed measures restricting evictions and aiming to make housing more affordable, after a general strike and weeks of protests over the issue which catalysed a snap election.
But MPs rejected the automatic renewal of tenant contracts, a key demand of housing activists. The right-wing opposition, which leads most polls before the November 29 vote, has vowed to repeal the measures.
( Source : AFP )
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