Spain's prime minister calls snap election after housing protests | BBC News

Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap general election. The decision follows the defeat in parliament on Friday of a package of measures aimed at tackling the housing crisis. The measures were drafted after nationwide protests, which were triggered by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her home after she failed to pay a sharp rent increase. Sánchez has led the government since 2018, and the next general election was not due until summer 2027.

• Pedro Sánchez has called a snap general election in Spain
• A housing measures package was defeated in parliament on Friday
• The measures followed nationwide protests over housing and evictions
• The next general election was not due until summer 2027

Spain's prime minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election. The move comes after his series of measures to tackle the housing crisis was defeated in parliament on Friday. Those measures were drafted after nationwide protests, triggered by the eviction of an 87-year-old from her home for failing to pay a sharp rent increase. Sánchez has been Spain's prime minister since 2018 and the country was not due to hold a general election until summer 2027. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Spain #Election #PedroSánchez #BBCNews