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Spain: Persistent Protests Against Housing Crisis Ahead of Cabinet Meeting

Large protests erupt in Madrid and Barcelona over Spain's chronic housing crisis. Protesters, including an evicted retiree camping for three nights in Madrid, demand strong government action at a crucial cabinet meeting.


Nadia El-Amrani
Nadia El-Amrani
September 30, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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Protesters mobilized against the housing crisis in Spain have been camping for three nights in central Madrid, including an evicted retiree, to maintain pressure on the government ahead of an important cabinet meeting, reports France 24.

In Barcelona, around 2,000 people also protested Monday evening, linking high housing costs to overtourism, demanding ambitious measures during Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s visit to the city.

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