Spain’s government rolled out two emergency housing decrees on Tuesday, refreshing key tenant safeguards that have been in place for years.
- Both royal decree‑laws were approved by the cabinet, extending existing measures that protect renters from unfair eviction.
- The move responds to public outcry sparked by the high‑profile eviction of Maricarmen Abascal, which highlighted housing insecurity.
- Activists have even reclaimed tents in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol, echoing the 15M protests from a decade and a half ago, to pressure lawmakers.
- These renewed rules aim to balance landlords’ rights with stronger safeguards for tenants.
The updated decrees signal a renewed commitment to curb evictions and improve housing stability.