A Backdoor Strategy for Housing
Spain’s government is pushing ahead with controversial housing decrees that recently triggered early elections. Despite a setback in Congress, officials are using a unique legal shortcut to ensure these measures become law.
- Last Friday, the housing decrees were unexpectedly rejected by Congress after Junts changed their vote.
- Determined to move forward, the government brought the nearly identical texts back to the Council of Ministers this Tuesday.
- Since Parliament is dissolved, the Permanent Deputation will now handle the approval process.
- With PNV’s support, the decree is expected to pass because Junts’ vote won’t matter in this specific stage.
This unusual maneuvering highlights just how urgent housing policy has become for the current administration.