Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced the dissolution of parliament and called a snap general election for November 29, saying voters should decide the country's future. The announcement came in a televised address from the Moncloa Palace in Madrid.
Sanchez said it was time for Spaniards to decide what future they want for themselves and their country. He also said an extraordinary cabinet meeting would be held the same day to formalize the dissolution and the election call.
Housing crisis protests
The decision comes amid large public protests over Spain's growing housing crisis. Sanchez announced the election as demonstrations over housing took place across the country.
The planned cabinet meeting is expected to formalize the steps needed to dissolve parliament and hold the snap general election on November 29.
