Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced a snap general election for November 29 after parliament rejected his minority government's housing relief measures.
Key points
- The defeated measures included a proposal for longer rental contracts and a moratorium on certain evictions until 2030.
- Mass protests across the country preceded the political deadlock, including a major demonstration in Madrid.
- Polls indicate that the conservative People's Party and the far-right Vox party could potentially form a coalition government.
- Originally, the next general election in Spain was scheduled to take place in 2027.
Why it matters
The snap election could result in a shift in Spain's government, potentially bringing a far-right party into power for the first time since the end of Francisco Franco's dictatorship.
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