Spain

Spain’s Housing Protests Expose a Democratic Crisis as Parliament Rejects Tenant Protections

Tens of thousands marched across Spain after parliament rejected emergency tenant protections. The protests ask who democracy serves when rent rises faster than people can pay.

Europe

Rosa Liebknecht

2 days ago

Maricarmen's Death Fuels Spain's Housing Revolt

The 87-year-old Madrid tenant died after two weeks in hospital following the eviction that made her a national symbol and helped ignite Spain’s housing revolt.

Eurasia

Rosa Liebknecht

Oct 9

Pamphlets hero card for Spain’s housing revolt using a real September 26, 2026 Madrid housing protest photograph by Carlos Barcenilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Spain’s Housing Revolt Moves Toward a General Strike

About 70,000 marched in Madrid as housing protests spread across Spain, parliament rejected tenant protections and organizers opened talks with unions over a general strike.

Eurasia

Rosa Liebknecht

Oct 4

Pamphlets hero card: Spain's housing protests forced an eviction shield into Parliament

Spain's Housing Revolt Forces Eviction Shield Debate

The eviction of an 87-year-old tenant triggered national protests and pushed Spain’s government toward stronger protections for vulnerable renters. The measures now face a parliamentary fight.

Europe

Gianna Mao

Oct 1

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