With a national strike just before the elections, Spanish unions want to put the housing issue on the agenda

Spanish unions organized a national strike to highlight housing issues ahead of elections, marking the first such action since 2014. Millions participated, disrupting transport and production, driven by rising housing costs outpacing wages. The strike aimed to influence the election narrative, particularly after the government failed to pass housing proposals. Prime Minister Sánchez supported the strike, while opposition parties criticized it as politically motivated. Despite differing views on its success, unions claimed significant participation, especially in regions facing housing shortages.