How Europe’s housing crisis is fuelling a new movement
An 87-year-old pensioner evicted from her longtime home in Madrid can move back after accepting an offer to return. The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal has sparked widespread street protests and protests camped out across Spain. Demonstrators are demanding the passage of housing measures to combat predatory landlords and soaring rental costs. In response to the outcry, Spain has proposed a ban on evictions. Campaigners across Europe believe the soaring rents and housing prices feed into political discourse, giving them a rare opportunity to force housing to the top of the agenda.
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- ✓ Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old Spanish pensioner, can move back home after accepting an offer to return.
- ✓ Spain has proposed a ban on evictions following the incident.
- ✓ Protesters have camped out across Spain and taken to the streets in Madrid to demand the passage of housing measures.
What changed
Spain proposed a ban on evictions after an 87-year-old pensioner accepted an offer to return to her home.
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Evicted Pensioner Can Return Home as Spain Proposes Ban
An 87-year-old pensioner evicted from her longtime home in Madrid can move back after accepting an offer to return. The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal has sparked widespread street protests and protests camped out across Spain. Demonstrators are demanding the passage of housing measures to combat predatory landlords and soaring rental costs. In response to the outcry, Spain has proposed a ban on evictions. Campaigners across Europe believe the soaring rents and housing prices feed into political discourse, giving them a rare opportunity to force housing to the top of the agenda.
Why it matters
The housing crisis across Europe has driven campaigners to build a new movement targeting housing affordability and rental costs. The ouster of the elderly Madrid resident became a focal point, turning her into a symbol of the fight for affordable housing. Rights advocates argue that current housing policies fail to protect vulnerable tenants from predatory practices.
What is confirmed
- Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old Spanish pensioner, can move back home after accepting an offer to return.
- Spain has proposed a ban on evictions following the incident.
- Protesters have camped out across Spain and taken to the streets in Madrid to demand the passage of housing measures.
What to watch next
- Passage or rejection of Spain's proposed eviction ban by lawmakers
- Further actions and mobilizations by housing rights campaigners across Europe
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- BBC — Evicted Spanish pensioner, Maricarmen Abascal, can move home, lawyer says
- NBC News — Spain proposes ban on evictions as ousted 87-year-old accepts offer to return home
- The Guardian — How Europe’s housing crisis is fuelling a new movement
- AP News — Photos of Madrid protests after an 87-year-old woman’s eviction from her longtime home
- Reuters — Protesters camped out across Spain demand passage of housing measures
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- The Conversation — Spain’s housing crisis is a warning for all of Europe – rights mean nothing if they’re not enforced
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- www.theguardian.com — How an 87-year-old Spanish woman became the face of the fight ...
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