Spain’s Sánchez calls snap election amid national housing crisis – Europe live
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election for 29 November, just days after rightwing parties blocked his minority government’s…
The Guardian reports: Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election for 29 November, just days after rightwing parties blocked his minority government’s emergency measures on housing amid widespread protests (9:10).
PM says vote will take place on 29 November after parliament rejected two of his government’s emergency relief measures The conservative People’s Party is very pleased with the announcement. The election will take place on Sunday, 29 November, the…
The story is also being covered by Al Jazeera English.
This world story centres on Spain. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Spain’s Sánchez, Europe and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro.
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- The GuardianSpain’s Sánchez calls snap election amid national housing crisis – Europe live
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