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Mass Housing Protests Sweep Spain as Reform Legislation Stalls

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Tens of thousands rallied across Spain demanding government action on the housing crisis after housing reform legislation stalled. Protests took place in Madrid, Barcelona, and other major cities under the slogan 'This can't go on', reflecting mounting public frustration with unaffordable rents and blocked reforms — a pressure point that intersects with broader debates over migration, social services, and integration policy.

Protesters march in Madrid demanding housing reform
Protesters march in Madrid demanding housing reform — The Guardian