Spanish PM begins vote campaign overshadowed by housing protests

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What happened

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez aimed to pull off another unlikely comeback as he began campaigning on Saturday for a snap vote dominated by housing protests that have shaken the country.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:37:13 UTC.

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