Spain PM confirms snap elections

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez has called a snap election days after Congress voted against measures aimed at tackling Spain’s housing crisis

Sánchez’s government had presented the measures in response to nationwide protests, triggered by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her home for failing to pay a sharp rent increase

The woman’s rent was raised from €500 (£428; $572) to €2,650. It was later lowered to €1,650 – still €300 more than her monthly pension

Sánchez has been prime minister since 2018. Spain was not due to hold a general election until summer 2027.