Neuwahlen angekündigt: Zehntausende protestieren in Barcelona gegen Wohnungsnot
Die prekäre Lage auf dem Wohnungsmarkt ist ein riesiges Thema in Spanien, wo es bald Neuwahlen geben wird. Auch in Barcelona demonstrieren zahlreiche Menschen.
Barcelona, Spain witnessed a massive protest of tens of thousands of people against housing shortages. The exact number of attendees varied, with authorities reporting 20,000 participants, while organizers claimed 120,000. The demonstration remained largely peaceful for most of the evening, but some confrontations occurred towards the end.
Protesters were seen throwing bottles and chairs at a bar and setting several dumpsters ablaze. Several young individuals were arrested by the police. The protesters demanded more housing for the homeless, with chants like "How can people be homeless and have apartments without people?" Spaniard Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced new elections for November 29th.
Previously, two decrees aimed at tackling housing shortages had failed in the Parliament, where Sánchez no longer holds a majority. The latest protests were triggered by a controversial case in Madrid, where an 87-year-old woman had her home forcibly evicted. This led to large-scale demonstrations in Madrid and other Spanish cities over high rents, lack of housing, and insufficient protection against forced evictions.
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