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Spain approves urgent housing decree extending eviction protection to 2030

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 4:09 PM UTC · How we work

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Spain's government approved urgent housing measures after protests and violence erupted in Barcelona.
Thousands protested in Madrid after an 87-year-old eviction, while Barcelona activists clashed with police, throwing stones.
The decree extends eviction protection to 2030, regulates room rentals, taxes seasonal rentals, bans speculative purchases.
A 69-member commission will ratify the decree before the Nov. 29 election.
Professor Alejandro Quiroga says using the interim body is constitutional but politically necessary.

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Spain's government approved urgent housing measures after protests and violence erupted in Barcelona.
Thousands protested in Madrid after an 87-year-old eviction, while Barcelona activists clashed with police, throwing stones.
The decree extends eviction protection to 2030, regulates room rentals, taxes seasonal rentals, bans speculative purchases.
A 69-member commission will ratify the decree before the Nov. 29 election.
Professor Alejandro Quiroga says using the interim body is constitutional but politically necessary.