Protests, debate follow death of Maricarmen, 87, Spain protest symbol
Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her Madrid home on September 23 sparked nationwide protests, has died. Thousands of Spaniards protested outside the country's parliament following her death, with mourners leaving tributes at her former residence.
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Open questions and key claims
One banner read 'You could be the next Maricarmen'.
Opposition politician Míriam Nogueras stated the agreement left 'small landlords out in the cold'.
Within the EU, housing prices soared by 53% between 2010 and 2024, while rents increased 25% over the same period.
Health Minister Monica Garcia stated, 'Right-wing parties have to choose: either they’re with the citizens, or they’re with the foreign vulture funds.'
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez appealed to lawmakers to consider ordinary people and families facing rising rents.
Sánchez described the measures as 'necessary' to bring 'order and humanity' to the housing market.
The People's party stated that building more homes, not regulating, is the solution to the housing crisis.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated the vote would reveal the 'true colours' of rightwing parties, pitting them against the social majority or speculators.
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