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October 5, 2026
Spain's Prime Minister Calls Snap Election Amid Housing Protests
- Sánchez announced a snap election for November 29 to renew support after key housing measures were rejected.
- Public protests erupted following the eviction of a long-time tenant, highlighting the housing crisis in Spain.
- Opinion polls indicate a potential shift towards a conservative coalition, raising concerns for left-leaning governance.
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- Spanish PM Sanchez to make morning announcement amid speculation about early electionOct 5, 2026 at 6:27 AM · Reuters
- Live: Spanish PM Sánchez to make announcement amid early election expectationsOct 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM · Reuters
- Spanish PM Sanchez calls snap election for November 29Oct 5, 2026 at 7:12 AM · Reuters
- What to know about Spain’s housing protests as Pedro Sánchez calls snap electionOct 5, 2026 at 11:11 AM · Independent
- Housing, Corruption and a Migrant Surge: Why Spain Is Holding an Early ElectionOct 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM · NYT
- What to know about Spain's November snap electionOct 5, 2026 at 2:33 PM · Reuters
- Spain's gambler PM Sanchez seeks to defy the odds again on a snap electionOct 5, 2026 at 3:52 PM · Reuters