2 October 2026
For many Spaniards, finding an affordable place to live has become increasingly difficult, with soaring rents, housing shortages and growing fears of eviction. Now, parliament has rejected key government measures aimed at tackling the crisis, exposing the fragility of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's minority government. So is this just a setback on housing policy, or a sign of deeper political trouble ahead? #dwcurrentaffairs 00:00 Spain’s parliament rejects housing crisis measures 00:36 DW correspondent Nicole Ris reports from Madrid 00: 55 Why the housing decree was rejected despite public pressure 03:36 Conclusions to be drawn about the stability of Spain’s government
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