Spain Freezes Evictions Until 2030 Amid Housing Protests; Government Lacks Majority

Following the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from a Madrid apartment after rent was raised from 500 to 2,650 euros, protest camps have spread across Spain. The investment fund restored the old rent, and the government announced a freeze on evictions until 2030, but lacks a parliamentary majority, leaving the measure's durability uncertain. The protests signal growing political pressure on housing policy, a key issue for the minority government.