Spain's prime minister calls early elections aiming to seize momentum over housing crisis

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced early general elections on Monday, aiming to seize momentum from housing protests that have roiled the country and frame the vote around affordability issues.

Spain's prime minister calls early elections aiming to seize momentum over housing crisis

TL;DR

  • Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced early general elections.
  • The elections are intended to capitalize on momentum from housing protests.
  • The campaign will focus on affordability issues.