Spanish lawmakers vote down affordable housing bills in blow to Sanchez’s government

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What happened

Demonstrators protesting against Spain's housing crisis reacted with fury on Friday after the country's parliament rejected two bills put forward by the government that centre-left Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hoped would address their concerns.

Key facts

  • Demonstrators protesting against Spain's housing crisis reacted with fury on Friday after the country's parliament rejected two bills put forward by the government that centre-left Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hoped would address their concerns.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:12:47 UTC.

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  1. Spanish lawmakers reject government housing measure amid protests

  2. Spanish lawmakers vote down affordable housing bills in blow to Sanchez’s government

  3. Spanish PM Sánchez loses key housing crisis vote after eviction of woman, 87

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

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

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

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