Sánchez vows to pass housing decree on Tuesday amid outrage over Maricarmen eviction
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pledged to approve a housing decree on Tuesday following the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen from her home of 70 years, as protesters camp in Madrid's Puerta del Sol demanding stronger protections against evictions.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez vowed on Sunday to push through a new housing decree in the Council of Ministers by Tuesday, in response to the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen from her Madrid home. The elderly woman, who had lived in the apartment for seven decades, appealed directly to the prime minister for action. Sánchez emphasized the housing crisis as a matter of humanity that transcends political differences.
Protesters from across Spain have gathered in Madrid's Puerta del Sol square, setting up around 100 tents as they demand lower housing costs and stronger tenant protections. Oscar-winning filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar visited the protest camp and described the housing crisis as "absolutely unbearable." The government is optimistic about securing enough parliamentary support for the housing decree, but protesters remain skeptical, demanding a comprehensive package of measures, not just a watered-down version.
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