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Spain approves housing decrees after Barcelona protests

short by / on Tuesday, 6 October, 2026
Spain's government approved two emergency housing decrees after violent protests erupted in Barcelona, where thousands demanded housing reforms. Measures include eviction protection for vulnerable residents until 2030, rental regulations, and a ban on speculative property purchases. PM Pedro Sanchez had called snap elections for November 29 after parliament rejected similar housing reforms last Friday.
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