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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called an early parliamentary election for Sunday 29 November, following weeks of major protests over the housing crisis. The election had originally been scheduled for next year.
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Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain’s largest opposition party, the PP, called for elections after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez suffered a heavy defeat in parliament.
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Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Madrid and other Spanish cities, demanding more affordable housing. More than 50 demonstrations were planned nationwide, with the largest gathering in Madrid, where four smaller marches converged at Plaza de Cibeles. Organisers put attendance in Madrid at more than 500,000, while authorities estimated 70,000. The protests followed parliament's rejection the previous day of two government proposals aimed at addressing the housing crisis, including additional support for tenants.