🔴Spanish PM Sanchez calls snap election for November 29

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Monday he would call an early election on November 29, after parliament rejected housing relief measures proposed by his government. "To do more, we need to renew and broaden the support of the people," Sanchez, in office since 2018, said in a televised address, adding his aim was "to secure a much broader, progressive majority in parliament". In recent weeks, Spanish residents have demanded solutions from the government over housing affordability, holding protests in cities across the country after public outrage grew over the televised eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid last month. Read moreSpanish lawmakers vote down affordable housing bills in blow to Sanchez’s government Right-wing opposition parties joined forces to scuttle two emergency decrees in Parliament that included measures to reduce evictions and real estate speculation.The setback sparked wide speculation that Sanchez could consider moving up a national election from next year.Sanchez has been Spain’s prime minister since 2018, making him one of Europe’s longest-standing leaders. Sanchez has stood out globally for taking a strong stance on progressive issues from Pal...