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Massive protests in Spain over housing crisis and calls for general strike

Thousands of people across multiple cities in Spain demand solutions to the housing crisis and call for a general strike.

3 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Massive protests in Spain over housing crisis and calls for general strike — Archive photoPhoto: Luisalvaz · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

This Saturday, thousands of people took to the streets in Spain to protest the housing crisis. Demonstrations occurred in several cities, including Madrid, Seville, and Palma, where attendees called for a 50% reduction in rents, the demand for indefinite contracts, and the expropriation of homes from vulture funds. In Madrid, protesters marched towards Plaza Cibeles, while an estimated 15,000 people filled the streets in Seville, according to Infobae.

The protests were called following the recent decision by the Spanish Parliament to reject measures aimed at addressing the housing crisis, including those that would prevent evictions of vulnerable tenants. This generated strong criticism towards the Government, particularly directed at President Pedro Sánchez, who is under pressure regarding the current state of the housing market.

The Tenants’ Union announced that a general strike will be called

soon

in what they describe as the

Massive protests in Spain over housing crisis and calls for general strike — Photo: Alfredo Sánchez Romero from Madrid, España · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

housing legislature.” Several protesters expressed their determination, stating that “we will win this fight” and calling for decisive action to solve the crisis.

The situation has led various social organizations and unions to unite under the banner of a general strike. According to the Constitutional Court, strikes against government social policies are permissible if they affect economic and labor interests. This raises a debate about the legal and organizational viability of a general strike in the housing sector, as reports from 20minutos mention.

The demonstrations were largely peaceful in most cities, although some minor tensions were detected at certain points. Local authorities have been monitoring the situation, while organizers continue to provide updates on the follow-up and planning of future actions.

The housing crisis remains a significant issue in Spain, and the protesters' demands reflect a growing discontent regarding current housing policies. The coming days could prove crucial for the mobilizations, depending on the authorities' reactions and the unfolding of the economic situation in the country.

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