nuNov 12, 2026, 13:41

Narrow majority in Spanish parliament votes to ban evictions

The Spanish parliament has narrowly approved a decree to combat the housing crisis by banning evictions and capping rents. Despite the passage of these measures, the government faces significant political pressure and criticism from the opposition, which plans to repeal the laws if elected in the upcoming November vote.

A committee of the Spanish parliament has narrowly approved a decree aimed at addressing the national housing crisis. The measures include a ban on evictions, rent price caps, and restrictions on companies purchasing large amounts of residential property. These regulations, which were initially implemented on a temporary basis in early October, were confirmed by a single-vote margin following intense political debate and recent public protests over rising housing costs. In major cities, rental prices have reached levels that consume nearly half of the average monthly salary.

Simultaneously, the committee rejected a proposal to automatically extend rental contracts, drawing criticism from tenant advocacy groups. Meanwhile, political tensions remain high as left-wing parties demand the resignation of Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska over recent police actions during demonstrations. The legislative future of these housing measures remains uncertain, as opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has vowed to repeal the decrees if his party wins the upcoming early elections scheduled for November 29.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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