Junts has delivered a major blow to Pedro Sánchez by rejecting the government's housing decree. Their move puts the coalition's fragile majority at risk and exposes deep fractures over housing policy just months before elections.
Junts pulled the plug on Pedro Sánchez’s housing decree. The party called the proposal “terrible” and “a failure.” Their last-minute rejection left the government scrambling. The coalition’s majority now hangs by a thread. New housing reforms look even less likely.
Officials started the week with hope. They thought months of talks and concessions would be enough. Ministers said they had solved the main issues for their partners. One government source insisted, “There is no real argument to vote against.” Junts disagreed. They made their arguments clear—and used them to block the decree.
On September 29, 2026, the Spanish government approved two emergency housing decrees, including protections against evictions until 2030 and restrictions on speculative purchases by investment funds.
Junts demanded changes. They wanted the decree rewritten to include their terms. The party warned the current text would shrink rental supply, push prices higher, and make it harder for low-income families to find homes. Junts also slammed the decree for not stopping “vulture funds.” They said these investors could keep buying up properties and evicting tenants. Junts argued the measures do not guarantee state help for renters at risk. They even called it “expropriation by decree” of family savings, since tenants could buy homes before heirs inherit them.
Other coalition partners agreed to back the decree, even with doubts. Junts broke away at the last minute. Their move forced the government to face a hard truth. The coalition cannot count on a stable majority. Passing a new budget now looks almost impossible. One senior socialist said, “This is a turning point.”
The government refused to pull the decrees. Officials said they spent months trying to meet every group’s demands. They claim the executive has “done its part.” Now, each party must decide “which side they are on.” Sánchez called on parliament to “set aside ideologies and partisan confrontations” for “pure humanity.” According to statements from Moncloa, the government sees the measures as urgent because of the housing crisis. They spent months negotiating with parliament to find a deal.
Media reports highlight that the government lacks a guaranteed majority for ratification, making the support of Junts and other key parties crucial for the survival of the housing package. The failure of these decrees could weaken the parliamentary base of Sánchez's government and increase the risk of further crises around the budget and other major initiatives.
Coalición Canaria voted yes. They got a promise to process the proposal as a bill, not a decree. That means more changes could come later. But Junts was not convinced. They wanted a full rewrite.
The government tried to use public pressure and speed up the process. They aimed to validate the decrees in 72 hours instead of 30 days. The backlash was fast and harsh. The executive tried to shift blame to its partners. That only deepened the crisis. Now, Junts is grouped with PP and Vox as parties accused of siding with “speculators” over regular people.
At the same time, lawmakers’ own property holdings are under the spotlight. Recent reports show many in Congress own more than one home. The gap between what politicians say and what they own is fueling the debate. Who really benefits from Spain’s housing policies?
Elections are coming. The legislative agenda is stuck. Sánchez’s government is on political life support. Refusing Junts’ demands shows both sides are digging in. It also shows the limits of coalition politics when core interests clash. The housing crisis is getting worse. Alliances are breaking down. The government’s ability to deliver real reform is now in doubt. In Spanish politics, trust can vanish overnight. Deals can fall apart in a flash.
