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How Spain's housing crisis has resulted in an early general election

How Spain's housing crisis has resulted in an early general election

Summary

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced an early general election for November 29 after his Socialist party failed to pass housing reform laws. Sanchez’s party is currently behind the conservative People’s Party in polls, which may join with the far-right Vox party to form a government.

Key Facts

  • The early election is scheduled for November 29, 2023.
  • Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez leads a minority Socialist government.
  • The government could not pass housing reforms in the Spanish Congress.
  • Polls show the conservative People’s Party is ahead of Sanchez’s Socialist party.
  • The People’s Party may try to partner with the far-right Vox party to govern.
  • Sanchez warned about the rise of far-right politics seen in other countries.
  • Sanchez urged Spain to continue being a symbol of peace, feminism, and prosperity.
  • The announcement came amid concerns over Spain’s ongoing housing crisis.
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