Spanish PM Sanchez kicks off election campaign amid housing crisis protests
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez launched his campaign for a snap November election on Saturday.
France 24 reports: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez launched his campaign for a snap November election on Saturday.
The vote comes as a deepening housing crisis is driving protests and putting pressure on his left-wing coalition.
This world story centres on Spain. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Spanish PM Sanchez, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro and Sanchez.
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