Madrid, Sept 25, 2026 (AFP) - Spain tenants' unions urge new law after pensioner eviction sparks anger

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Spain's main tenants' unions on Friday urged the government to pass a new law to tackle the country's housing crisis after an 87-year-old was evicted from her Madrid home, sparking nationwide protests. The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal on Wednesday has put soaring housing costs back at the centre of Spain's political debate ahead of a general election due in 2027, increasing pressure on Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government to act.......

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