Spain's government has approved a ban on evictions of vulnerable tenants until 2030 following protests sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old Madrid pensioner. The move comes after a 275% rent hike for Abascal's home led to nationwide demonstrations.
The measures, including automatic renewal of tenant contracts and a ban on vulture funds, were agreed by the Socialist-led government but face hurdles in Congress. Protests continue as demonstrators demand structural changes and legal reforms to address housing crises.
The government faces challenges in securing parliamentary approval as coalition partners lack a majority. The Tenants' Union insists on the full implementation of the agreed measures, warning that partial reforms are insufficient to resolve the housing crisis.