Criticism of Junts after the setback to the housing decrees: “Their voters are not only landlords, but also tenants, and above all, sensible people”

Protests have intensified in Madrid following the eviction of Maricarmen Abascal, a case that has catalyzed widespread public indignation regarding the housing crisis in Spain. Demonstrators have established an encampment in the Puerta del Sol, where they continue to monitor political developments from the Moncloa Palace. Some participants express skepticism regarding the potential for early elections, viewing the prospect as an attempt by political actors to evade responsibility for the ongoing social tension.

Simultaneously, the political landscape has been marked by criticism directed at the party Junts following their opposition to recent housing decrees. Critics argue that the party’s stance ignores the diverse needs of its constituency, which includes both tenants and landlords, and suggest that the decision lacks the pragmatism expected by the electorate amid the current housing emergency.