Thousands in Spain's capital protest increasing housing costs
Thousands protested in Madrid against rising housing costs that have made home ownership unaffordable for many Spaniards. The demonstration highlighted the government's struggle to address the housing crisis, which is a significant political issue ahead of upcoming elections. Protesters called for more affordable housing and criticized the impact of tourism on local housing markets.
- ▪Thousands rallied in central Madrid against spiraling housing costs.
- ▪Spain's housing crisis is a major political vulnerability for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
- ▪Housing costs rose nearly 13% year-on-year at the end of 2025, according to Eurostat.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onThousands in Spain's capital protest increasing housing costsThousands have rallied in central Madrid against spiraling housing costs that have priced many Spaniards out of the marketByALICIA LEON Associated PressMay 24, 2026, 6:52 AM1:12MADRID -- Thousands of people rallied in central Madrid on Sunday against spiraling housing costs that have priced many Spaniards out of the housing market despite a recent economic boom, particularly in cities such as the capital and Barcelona.
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