The recent death of María del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman evicted from her home, has intensified focus on Spain's housing crisis as the country approaches a general election at the end of November. Her situation has sparked protests and prompted the socialist-led government to propose emergency housing measures, which were previously rejected by right-wing parties in Congress.
Polling indicates that a significant majority of Spaniards support government intervention in the housing market. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is now working to convince voters that his administration prioritizes housing rights, as the election campaign begins amid rising public concern over access to affordable housing.