From Foreign Policy · Alexandra Sharp · · 1m
Spain’s Housing Reform
Spain’s new housing laws after 87-year-old eviction protest.
In brief
Spain’s new housing laws after 87-year-old eviction protest. Spain’s government proposes tenant protections and rent freezes to address housing crisis following mass protests over evictions. Originally reported by Foreign Policy.
Eviction Crisis
A 87-year-old Madrid resident was evicted via stretcher.
Legal Victory
The woman is allowed to return home after legal battle.
Protests Begin
Tens of thousands protest for stronger tenant protections.
Rent Crisis
Rents rose 80 percent between 2014 and 2024.
Housing Shortage
3.8 million homes abandoned in remote areas.
New Legislation
Sánchez unveils two housing proposals for parliamentary vote.
First Proposal
Freeze evictions for vulnerable tenants until 2030.
Second Proposal
Auto-renewal of leases without rent increases.
Opposition Pushback
PP leader calls reforms 'not going to produce results'.
Tenant Union
Union says 'together we are stronger than any politician'.
Next Steps
First proposal likely to pass; second faces conservative opposition.
In short
Spain’s government proposes tenant protections and rent freezes to address housing crisis following mass protests over evictions.
