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Spain's parliament rejects housing bill as protests continue

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

Spain's minority government suffered defeat in parliament as it tried to push through a pair of emergency measures aimed at making housing more affordable.

A pensioner's eviction and protests led to the bid.

Key facts

  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:39:00 UTC.

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  1. Spanish lawmakers reject government housing measure amid protests

  2. Spain's government dealt a blow after parliament rejects housing measures

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  4. Spanish right wing votes down housing crisis plans as protest movement grows

  5. Spain's parliament rejects housing bill as protests continue

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