Spain will hold snap parliamentary elections on November 29th, as announced by Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. This decision follows the government’s failure to pass legislation providing greater protection for renters, a key demand of hundreds of thousands of protesters nationwide. The protests erupted after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, who had lived in her Madrid apartment for 70 years. The vote of no confidence in the government centered on housing policy and a lack of affordable options. Sanchez cited the political climate and the need for legitimacy in moving forward as reasons for calling the early elections. The outcome will likely be heavily influenced by the ongoing housing crisis and public dissatisfaction with current policies. The situation highlights growing tensions over housing affordability in Spain.