Regierungskrise: Sánchez ruft vorzeitige Neuwahlen in Spanien aus

Madrid. On Monday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced early elections for November 29th. This move came after his minority government failed to secure support for two bills related to the rental and property law. Sánchez acknowledged the outrage among many, stating, "Your interests, the interests of ordinary people, are being trampled on in Parliament for the benefit of a few," in a tone reminiscent of his election campaign.

Concerns about rising rents and property purchases are the biggest worry for Spaniards, according to polls. Consequently, the government issued two bills last Tuesday that aimed to provide short-term relief, including a two-year ban on evictions of vulnerable people and caps on rent increases until the end of 2027. These bills were meant to demonstrate that Sánchez's minority government still had the capacity to act.

For months, the government has struggled to gain a majority in Parliament for any of its proposals and has not delivered a budget to the parliament in the current legislature. However, Sánchez has consistently ruled out early elections until now.