Spanish Government Faces Big Setback Over Housing Plan

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s new housing laws were blocked by parliament, leading to talk of an early election.

Spain’s government is in trouble today. The country's parliament just voted down a set of new housing rules that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wanted to pass. This vote was a big deal because many people in Spain are struggling to afford a place to live. The situation became a national talking point recently after an 87-year-old woman was evicted from her home. Her story upset many people across the country, and there have been growing protests calling for change. While the government tried to push through plans to help, the right-wing parties in parliament voted against them. Because the g…