{
  "id": 10974033,
  "title": "Spanish PM ‘reasonably optimistic’ housing laws will be passed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/spanish-pm-reasonably-optimistic-housing-laws-will-be-passed-10974033",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T15:04:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/30/spanish-pm-reasonably-optimistic-housing-laws-will-be-passed"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed reasonable optimism regarding the passage of housing laws passed by his minority government following nationwide protests. These protests were sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old pensioner, Maricarmen Abascal, which highlighted widespread frustration over soaring housing costs and thrust the issue into national politics ahead of the upcoming general election.\n\nSanchez, speaking at a joint press conference in Madrid alongside French President Emmanuel Macron, emphasized his government's determination to secure approval for two decrees aimed at protecting vulnerable tenants and curbing vulture fund activities in the housing sector. A key provision of the legislation includes a ban on evicting tenants deemed vulnerable, such as those without alternative housing, until the end of 2030. Additionally, the government seeks to prevent the acquisition of properties by companies with speculative intentions until the end of 2028.\n\nThe proposed legislation also aims to protect tenants from eviction by automatic renewal of contracts, though analysts view this aspect as more challenging to implement. Despite the opposition's criticism, particularly from the conservative Popular Party (PP), Sanchez remained defiant, stating that he was proud to be a \"traitor\" to vulture funds and housing speculators. The Socialist leader acknowledged the extensive negotiations required to reach this point, calling the approval of the decrees a \"question of humanity.\"",
  "summary": "Pedro Sanchez's Socialist-led coalition faces the arduous task of convincing enough parties to pass two decrees on Friday.",
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        "title": "Spanish PM ‘reasonably optimistic’ housing laws will be passed",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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