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1. 29 Sep

   The Spanish government on Tuesday (September 29, 2026) approved measures including a ban on evictions until 2030 and the automatic renewal of tenant contracts, a Minister said, following days of nationwide housing protests.

   5 outlets · The Hindu
2. 30 Sep

   Urbagestion sought to terminate Abascal’s contract and evict her after raising her rent from 500 euros ($572) to 2,650 euros ($3,010) – nearly double her pension of €1,350 ($1,533) a month – according to Spanish newspaper El Pais.

   3 outlets · Al Jazeera
3. 1 Oct

   Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's minority leftist government has only 147 seats in the 350-seat chamber and relies on the support of a patchwork of smaller parties to pass legislation.

   2 outlets · The Straits Times

Coverage 11 articles

• 2 Oct Spain's parliament rejects housing bill as protests continueSpain’s parliament has voted down emergency government decrees aimed at addressing rising rental costs and evictions, leading to protests outside Madrid’s parliament where demonstrators chanted against lawmakers' decision. The measures failed due to opposition from a minority government coalition partner and others who argued the proposals might reduce housing supply. Protesters, including those from the Tenants’…Deutsche Welle
• 2 Oct Spanish right wing votes down housing crisis plans as protest movement growsSpanish right-wing lawmakers have voted against emergency measures aimed at tackling the country’s severe housing crisis, including a ban on evictions until 2030 and regulations for temporary lettings. The rejection came despite widespread protests outside parliament in Madrid where demonstrators held signs depicting vultures and chanted slogans like “Your profits, our misery.” Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez accused…The Guardian
• 2 Oct Spanish PM Sánchez loses key housing crisis vote after eviction of woman, 87Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faced opposition in Congress as lawmakers rejected two decree-laws aimed at addressing the housing crisis. These laws, introduced after an 87-year-old woman was evicted from her home due to a rent hike, aimed to protect tenants but were voted down with 178 votes against and 172 for the first decree, and 184 against and 166 for the second. The defeat adds pressure on Sánchez to…BBC
• 2 Oct Spanish lawmakers reject government housing measure amid protestsOn Friday, October 2, 2026, Spain’s Parliament rejected a housing reform proposal from Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government by a vote of 178 against and 172 in favor. The rejection came amidst nationwide protests over rising housing costs, with demonstrators shouting "shame" outside the Parliament building.The Hindu
• 2 Oct Spain's government set to lose key vote in Parliament to ratify emergency housing measuresSpain's government faces opposition as the Catalan separatist party Junts announces its intention to vote against emergency housing measures intended to address rising affordability issues. The planned votes, set for Friday in Parliament, are crucial for ratifying these decrees aimed at assisting renters amid ongoing public protests demanding action from lawmakers.Toronto Star
• 1 Oct Spanish housing decree imperilled by opposition of Junts partySpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government faces challenges in passing a decree aimed at addressing the country's housing crisis after the Catalan separatist party Junts raised objections and requested new proposals just before a scheduled vote on Thursday, October 1st. The decree includes measures such as banning evictions of vulnerable tenants until 2030, extending rent freezes for existing leases, and…The Straits Times
• 30 Sep Is Spain’s anti-eviction decree a fix for its housing crisis?Spain’s left-wing government has proposed two decrees to ban evictions until 2030 and regulate the housing market, following public outrage over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman who had lived in her home for seven decades. The measures, which include rolling over contracts and banning vulture funds from acquiring distressed properties, face significant opposition in parliament, where Prime Minister Pedro…Al Jazeera
• 29 Sep Spain proposes ban on evictions after outrage over pensioner's plightSpain's government is considering a ban on evictions after widespread protests over an 87-year-old woman being removed from her home. Demonstrators are calling for reforms like rent freezes and automatic lease renewals without excessive hikes. The coalition government has agreed to propose measures including a ban on evictions until 2030, though it faces challenges in securing support in the fragmented parliament…ABC News (AU)
• 29 Sep Spanish government approves measures to ease housing crisis after outcry over evictionSpain’s government has approved measures to address the housing crisis, including a ban on evictions for vulnerable tenants until 2030, following public protests over an elderly woman's eviction. The cabinet approved two decrees that need parliamentary approval; one aims to regulate temporary rentals and ban vulture funds from buying property until 2028, while the other automatically renames current rental…The Guardian
• 29 Sep Spain set to ban evictions after nationwide outrage over 87-year-old removed from homeSpain’s coalition government has agreed to ban evictions until 2030 in response to public outrage over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman, Maricarmen Abascal, last week. The plan includes contract extensions and restrictions on vulture funds but faces challenges in passing through a fragmented parliament. Demonstrators continue to protest in Madrid, calling for further legislative reforms such as rent freezes.The Independent

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