Thousands of people took to the streets across Spain on Saturday to protest the country’s escalating housing crisis. Demonstrators in Madrid and other parts of the country raised concerns over sharply rising rents and the difficulty ordinary people face in finding affordable homes.
Protesters also called attention to what they described as inadequate legal protection for tenants. The demonstrations were reported by the BBC.
Calls for affordable housing and tenant protections
The protests focused on three central concerns:
- Rising house rents
- The lack of affordable housing for ordinary people
- Inadequate legal protections for tenants
The demonstrations took place in Madrid and other parts of Spain as pressure over housing affordability continued to grow. Read more about the protests.
