Housing protests in Spain precede vote on government decrees
Several hundred people protested in Madrid and other Spanish cities ahead of a Friday vote on two government housing decrees, France 24 reported. The measures followed public anger over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman, and their approval remained uncertain.
The WORLDIVA newsletter
The most important stories, straight to your inbox. No account needed.
Spanish lawmakers were scheduled to consider two government housing decrees on Friday, according to France 24, with neither measure assured of passing.
France 24 reported that several hundred demonstrators gathered in Madrid and other cities before the vote. Participants made noise with keys, whistles and spoons struck against pots.
The government drafted the decrees following an outcry over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman, the broadcaster reported. The supplied report does not detail the measures or give a voting outcome.
Original source
- France 24 – Englishfrance24.com
Related stories
Spain’s parliament rejects two government housing decrees amid protests
Sweden's Andersson to make second attempt to form government, tagesschau reports
