Protesters march in Madrid over soaring housing costs
Thousands of protesters marched in Madrid on May 24 to demand action against rising rents and a housing shortage. The demonstration was organized by the Madrid Tenants’ Union and supported by major trade unions. Protesters highlighted the urgent need for government intervention as housing costs continue to escalate.
- ▪An estimated 23,000 to over 100,000 people participated in the march against soaring rents.
- ▪Housing has become a top concern for voters in Spain due to increased demand from tourism and immigration.
- ▪Average rents in Spain have doubled over the past decade, significantly outpacing salary growth.
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Protesters march in Madrid over soaring housing costsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxSpain's central government’s delegate to the region estimated 23,000 people turned out for a march against soaring rents and a housing shortage in Madrid on May 24.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 24, 2026, 11:09 PMUpdated May 24, 2026, 11:09 PMMADRID - Thousands of people marched through central Madrid on May 24, chanting and waving banners to protest against soaring rents and a housing shortage, and calling for urgent government action.Housing has consistently ranked among the top concerns for voters in Spain, where demand has risen owing to tourism and immigration-linked population growth, while the supply of public rental housing remains limited.Organised by the Madrid Tenants’…
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