Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has suffered a defeat in a key vote concerning the country’s housing crisis, adding to political pressure on his government after the eviction of an 87-year-old woman.
The result comes as housing remains a major political issue in Spain. The vote was closely linked to the case of the elderly woman who was evicted, although the available information does not provide further details about the parliamentary measure or the circumstances of the eviction.
The defeat has increased pressure on Mr Sánchez to call a snap election. His position is also being affected by a series of scandals involving members of his party and political allies.
The latest vote therefore presents a further challenge for the prime minister as his government faces scrutiny over its handling of the housing crisis and wider political difficulties. No decision on an early election is given in the available material.
