https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spanish-pm-sanchez-gambles-on-november-29-snap-election-to-end-parliament-deadlockContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spanish-pm-sanchez-gambles-on-november-29-snap-election-to-end-parliament-deadlockhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spanish-pm-sanchez-gambles-on-november-29-snap-election-to-end-parliament-deadlock#u108737Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:36:43 +0000Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap general election for November 29 in a bid to end a parliamentary deadlock. The vote follows widespread protests sparked by a housing crisis and the rejection of government housing decrees by right-wing parties. Sanchez is attempting to leverage the momentum from housing protests and pursue populist policies to secure a stronger mandate after opposition lawmakers blocked his administration's housing reforms.Why it mattersThe political showdown comes after intense public outrage over housing costs, notably highlighted by the eviction of