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Spain's Parliament Rejects Housing Bill
Spain's parliament narrowly rejected housing bills as protests continue.
In brief
Spain's parliament narrowly rejected housing bills as protests continue. Spain's parliament rejected emergency housing decrees after protests over rising rents and an 87-year-old pensioner's eviction. Originally reported by Dw.
Parliament votes down housing bills
Spain's parliament narrowly rejected two emergency housing decrees aimed at curbing protests over rising rental costs.
Protesters gather outside parliament
Hundreds of protesters yelled 'shame' and 'your profits, our misery' outside Madrid's parliament as results emerged.
“shame”
Protests triggered by eviction
Spain's protests began after an 87-year-old Madrid resident was evicted from her apartment she occupied for nearly her entire life.
“87-year-old Madrid resident”
Emergency decrees fail by narrow margins
The first decree failed 178-172 to stop evictions and the second failed 184-166 to renew residential leases automatically.
“178-172”
Protesters plan more rallies
The Tenants' Union said it will hold mass rallies on Saturday to expand pressure on the government and opposition.
“Tenants' Union”
Housing crisis deepens
Rents have doubled in Spain over the last decade, with young people living with parents past age 30 due to tough labor markets.
“rents doubled”
What it means
Spain's parliament rejected emergency housing decrees after protests over rising rents and an 87-year-old pensioner's eviction.
