PoliticsSpain's Prime Minister Calls Early Election After Housing Bill Defeat
On October 5, 2026, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a snap election for November 29 after his minority government’s housing relief measures were rejected by parliament. The defeat marked another setback for Sanchez, in office since 2018. Tens of thousands protested for affordable housing on October 3. Sanchez aims to secure a broader progressive majority in the upcoming election, originally scheduled for August 2027.
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