Spain: massive nationwide housing protests expected – DW – 04/05/2025
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Spanish tenants' associations have called for a day of national protest over real estate speculation. Renters are increasingly unable to afford housing as the property business booms.

Summary

Tens of thousands are expected to protest across 40 Spanish cities Saturday over soaring rents and housing speculation.

Organizers, led by tenants’ groups, demand forced rent cuts, eviction protections, and social housing expansion, accusing investors and the government of fueling a housing crisis.

Rents have doubled in a decade, with 40% of renters now spending 40% of their income on housing.

Critics call the protests radical, while PM Pedro Sanchez backs rent caps and foreign ownership restrictions. Barcelona plans to phase out short-term rentals by 2028 to ease pressure.

    • NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io
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      1 day ago

      I don’t. I’m telling you now Americans will see these protests (which are projected to number in the tens of thousands according to the article), compare numbers and say “See? We’re doing such a good job resisting!”.