La política de vivienda, un quiero y no puedo
Las discrepancias con los socios y el rechazo de las comunidades del PP han lastrado todos los intentos de contener el mercado
On April 27, 2023, a historic moment unfolded in the Spanish Congress as members of the government's two political forces celebrated the passage of a landmark housing policy. The bill, dubbed "La primera ley de Vivienda de la democracia," represented a year and a half of arduous negotiations between the ruling coalition and their left-wing allies.
The primary objective was to curb the relentless surge in rental prices. However, more than three years later, the impact of this policy has become evident in major cities like Madrid, where rental costs have nearly doubled. The recent emotional reaction to the forced eviction of Maricarmen exemplified the growing frustration among those who supported the legislation.
Gabriel Rufián, spokesperson for the leftist ERC party, bluntly stated, "This government will be brought down by housing."
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