Spain’s coalition unveils emergency housing decrees to halt evictions after Maricarmen crisis
Spain’s government has approved two decrees banning evictions until 2030 and rolling over rental contracts until 2028, following massive protests triggered by the forced removal of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal. The measures, which also restrict investment firms from buying property, require parliamentary approval within 30 days. While the left-wing coalition hailed the move as a response to public mobilization, right-wing parties criticized the blanket approach as unfair to small landlords. Abascal has reached a preliminary deal to return to her home, but activists warn the battle is not over.