Eviction of Maricarmen Abascal

Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman with partial disability, was evicted from her Madrid apartment on September 23.

“The future of our sons and daughters must take precedence over the financial interests of these techno-oligarchs”

Sánchez's UN Speech

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez spoke at the UN General Assembly in New York on September 23.

“The future of our sons and daughters must take precedence over the financial interests of these techno-oligarchs”

Economic Growth

Spain's economy grew 34% in foreign investment since 2018 with unemployment at historic lows.

Housing Crisis

Housing prices rose 30-40% nationwide with rents exceeding minimum wage in Madrid.

Ceuta Migration Crisis

Over 72,000 migrants arrived in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on the North African coast, in late July.

Legislative Paralysis

Spain's government passed fewer than 40 laws in this legislative session, down from over 100 in the previous one.

Corruption Scandals

Former minister José Luis Ábalos received 24-year prison sentence for corruption.

Family Legal Issues

Sánchez's wife Begoña Gómez and brother David Sánchez face corruption charges.

Snap Election

Sánchez announced snap election for November 29 after legislative session ended.

Election Polls

Polls show Sánchez with only 5-10% chance of winning another term.

Historic Left-Leaning Country

Spain is the most left-leaning country in Europe with 45% identifying as left or center-left.

Sánchez's Resilience

Sánchez survived two elections with odds stacked against him.

Political Alliances

Sánchez relies on support from right or center-right nationalist parties without legislative pact.

International Relations

Sánchez lost key allies including European leaders and US relations.

Migration Policy

Sánchez defends migration policy compatible with human rights.

Election Outcome

Sánchez's government collapses as Spain holds snap election amid corruption trials and housing crisis.