Spain: First General Strike in 14 Years Called Ahead of Parliamentary Elections

Spain is experiencing its first general strike in 14 years, initiated by major unions and tenant alliances, primarily protesting the housing affordability crisis and demanding higher wages. The strike, confirmed to be causing widespread disruption in transport and public services across major cities, occurs less than three weeks before parliamentary elections, adding significant political pressure on the incumbent government. The full scale of participation, the strike's immediate economic impact, and its definitive influence on the upcoming electoral outcomes remain uncertain.