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Isabel Díaz Ayuso faces live interview as Madrid housing crisis erupts
Isabel Díaz Ayuso will appear live on Horizonte just as mass protests over Madrid’s housing crisis grip Puerta del Sol. The interview marks a rare move for the program and comes at a critical moment for both Ayuso and the show.
Sánchez puts housing decrees to a crucial congressional vote
Pedro Sánchez expects Congress to back two housing decrees on Friday. The measures target evictions, speculative purchases and rental insecurity, but the Partido Popular plans to vote against them and the government lacks a guaranteed majority.
Tenants demand a full vote on Spain's housing decrees
Tenant unions will protest across Spain before Congress votes on Friday, 2 October. They want lawmakers to approve both housing decrees, covering evictions, rent controls and automatic lease renewals.
Sol protesters refuse to leave as housing standoff escalates
Demonstrators camping in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol have declared they will not leave, challenging the government’s latest housing decrees and demanding real change. Organizers warn that dividing reforms will only fuel further unrest.
Rental housing faces sharp slowdown as new decrees trigger selloff fears
Spain’s leading property developers predict a wave of rental homes will be sold off instead of leased after the government’s latest housing decrees. Industry leaders argue the new rules will shrink rental supply and stall affordable housing projects.
Housing decree puts Congress at the centre of Spain's political fight
Roughly 500 metres from Congress, tents have become part of Spain's housing fight. The Government defended two decrees as the PP confirmed it would vote against them.
Bravo attacks Sánchez over Spain's lost rental homes
Juan Bravo says Spain has lost 300,000 rental homes. He blames regulation and slow construction, while the PP promises to start building one million homes.
Landlords face twelve month payout for ending rental contracts
Spain’s government is set to require landlords to pay tenants at least a year’s rent if they refuse to renew a lease without justified cause. The move, part of a sweeping housing reform, aims to shift the balance of power in the rental market and could reshape how contracts are negotiated.
Government stalls rental decree as automatic lease extension faces delay
Spain’s government has postponed the publication of a key housing decree that would force landlords to pay hefty compensation if they decline to renew rental contracts. The move comes amid political wrangling and mounting pressure from tenant groups demanding stronger protections.
Sergio Peris-Mencheta brings housing fight to Puerta del Sol
Sergio Peris-Mencheta shook up Madrid’s Puerta del Sol, using a sharp retelling of Los tres cerditos to back protesters demanding urgent action on Spain’s housing emergency. His words cut to the heart of eviction’s human cost and the push for real shelter.
TVE alters onscreen label as Mónica García confronts PSOE
During a live press conference outside a Madrid hospital, TVE quietly updated the onscreen label for Health Minister Mónica García to highlight her Sumar affiliation—precisely as she criticized the PSOE. The timing has reignited scrutiny over editorial choices at Spain’s public broadcaster.
Esperanza Aguirre: Maricarmen case is a smokescreen for Ceuta crisis
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen after seventy years in her Madrid home has set off a fierce political storm. Esperanza Aguirre says the case is being used to distract from Spain’s migration crisis and the future of Ceuta and Melilla.
Pedro Sánchez puts Spain's housing decree before Congress
The Council of Ministers is due to take up emergency housing measures on Tuesday. The plan still faces a hard vote over room rentals and automatic contract renewals.
Madrid landlord signals deal for Maricarmen to return home
After a high-profile eviction and days of tense negotiations, Ricardo Alonso of Urbagestión has confirmed a preliminary agreement that could allow Maricarmen Abascal, 87, to move back into her Madrid apartment. The new rent would be set at around 30% of her net income, pending final approval.
Feijóo invokes Olga while ignoring the vote behind her eviction
Alberto Núñez Feijóo rejects the Government's housing decree while criticising activists over Olga's eviction in L'Hospitalet. His argument leaves out the congressional vote that helped remove the protection behind the case.
Ada Colau forced to leave her Barcelona apartment over unaffordable rent
Ada Colau, ex-mayor of Barcelona, has left her longtime apartment after finding the rent impossible to cover alone. She now lives with a family member, highlighting the financial strain even public figures face in Spain’s housing market.
Maricarmen may return home after eviction deal with Urbagestión
An 87-year-old woman could return home after a new agreement with Urbagestión. Her lawyer says social pressure helped secure the deal, which still needs Maricarmen's approval and formal ratification.
Feijóo rejects Government housing decree as a failed response
Alberto Núñez Feijóo has rejected the housing decree the Government plans to approve. He wants more construction, tax cuts and Yolanda Díaz's resignation as protests grow after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal.
PNV draws a line between funds and small landlords
The PNV says it will reject the housing decree if it puts investment funds and small landlords on the same footing. Joseba Díez Antxustegi is calling for calm talks before the government moves ahead.
Vox accuses government of fueling housing chaos with migrant influx
Vox has launched a fierce attack on the Spanish government, blaming its housing crisis on unchecked immigration and accusing officials of manipulating public outrage. The party insists that only strict migration controls and remigration can address the root of Spain’s spiraling housing shortage.
Permanent rental supply shrinks as seasonal listings surge
Spain has lost 20% of its permanent rental listings in three years. Seasonal homes have more than doubled as rent controls change the choices facing landlords and tenants.
Tenants union makes indefinite rental contracts its red line
The Sindicato de Inquilinas is challenging the Government over rental contracts. Its 4,000 members want automatic renewals and reject public subsidies.
Spain's housing shortfall is set to pass one million homes
Spain completed 92,000 homes in 2025 while 245,000 new households were formed. The resulting gap of 153,000 units has pushed the projected national shortfall above one million homes by 2028.
Lagarde says higher rates are not the main cause of Europe's housing crisis
Christine Lagarde says ECB rate rises are not the main cause of Europe's housing crisis. She points to a gap between housing supply and demand, while acknowledging higher mortgage costs, weak investment and a severe shortage of homes in countries such as Spain.
Susana Abaitua and Maxi Iglesias reveal their worst homes on El Hormiguero
Susana Abaitua and Maxi Iglesias did not hold back on El Hormiguero, sharing raw accounts of their most difficult living situations. Their stories highlight the harsh realities behind Spain’s housing crisis as they introduce their new film Nuda propiedad.
Tears in Puerta del Sol expose the housing crisis for Spain's youth
A wave of young protesters has taken over Puerta del Sol, turning personal fears about housing into a public outcry. Their stories reveal a generation blocked from basic rights and a government accused of inaction.
Maricarmen keeps her home after late-night deal in Madrid
After days of tension and a hospital stay, 87-year-old Maricarmen will not be evicted from her Alcalde Sainz de Baranda apartment. A four-hour meeting between Madrid’s housing agency and Urbagestión ended with a deal that lets her stay—a rare moment of unity in the city’s housing fights.
Eighty seven year old Maricarmen offered return to her Madrid home after eviction
After five days of uncertainty, Maricarmen may soon return to her Retiro apartment. The property owner and city housing authorities have struck a deal, but the final decision now rests with the 87 year old tenant herself.
Spain's Mortgage Market Hits a New Barrier for Homebuyers
Hundreds are camping in Madrid's Puerta del Sol as mortgage activity falls. The average loan has reached a record 180,785 euros, while fewer buyers are completing purchases.
Sánchez backs public housing model during Barcelona visit
Pedro Sánchez has renewed his housing pledge in Barcelona. The Illa Siberia project keeps public land under municipal ownership while expanding affordable rentals.
A blue plaque marks Maricarmen's eviction in Madrid
A blue plaque now marks the Madrid home where Maricarmen was evicted. Its message names Urbagestión's owners and cites Spain's constitutional right to housing.
Left parties push PSOE toward a tougher housing decree
Spain's parliamentary left has united outside a Madrid hospital. The groups want stronger rent controls and longer protections before the Government approves its housing decree.
Feijóo attacks housing record as PP demands power to fix crisis
At a Madrid leadership meeting, Alberto Núñez Feijóo blamed the Government for Spain's housing crisis and called for a change of power. The PP is offering tax cuts, state-backed mortgage guarantees and more than one million homes while preparing for possible elections.
Urbagestión owner challenges campaign over Maricarmen housing case
More than 350 people have camped in Madrid's Puerta del Sol over Maricarmen's housing case. Urbagestión says it offered her a discounted purchase and accuses the Sindicato de Inquilinas of turning the dispute into a national campaign.
Santiago Niño Becerra demands action on Spain’s housing crisis
Economist Santiago Niño Becerra says Spain’s housing crisis won’t end until more homes hit the market. He blames millions of empty properties and the unchecked rise of tourist rentals, tracing the roots back to the 1950s.
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