# Spain's Parliament Rejects Housing Bill

> Spain's parliament narrowly rejected housing bills as protests continue.
- Title: Spain's Parliament Rejects Housing Bill · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: Spain's parliament narrowly rejected housing bills as protests continue. Spain's parliament rejected emergency housing decrees after protests over rising…
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## 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
## Key takeaway

Spain's parliament rejected emergency housing decrees after protests over rising rents and an 87-year-old pensioner's eviction.