https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spain-approves-housing-decrees-that-triggered-snap-electionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spain-approves-housing-decrees-that-triggered-snap-electionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spain-approves-housing-decrees-that-triggered-snap-election#u110994Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:38:13 +0000Spain's government has approved two housing decrees, including rent caps, a temporary ban on evictions, and limits on corporate purchases of residential property, whose rejection by parliament last week prompted Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to call a snap election.Why it mattersThe housing crisis has been a major issue in Spain, with protests erupting in Barcelona and other cities. The government's measures aim to address the crisis, but it is unclear if they will be enough to appease protesters and voters. The snap election was called after parliament rejected the housing decrees.Wh