Protests in Spain Over Housing Crisis Spark Political Tension

Protests against the housing crisis took place in Madrid and other Spanish cities, following the eviction of an 87-year-old woman that ignited public outrage. Demonstrators called for a general strike, with Valeria Racu, a spokeswoman for the Tenants Union, indicating that discussions with labor unions would precede this action.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is reportedly considering a snap election for November, contingent on the protests' intensity and the recent failure of housing legislation. Approximately 70,000 protesters participated in the demonstration in Madrid, while other protests occurred peacefully across 50 Spanish cities.

Notably, protests planned in Barcelona and Hospitalet de Llobregat were canceled due to heavy rain. About 30 protesters managed to enter the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia before being removed by police.