Spanish Parliament approves housing measures

The Spanish parliament approved housing measures aimed at controlling rent increases and limiting evictions, following a previous rejection that led to early elections. The decree, known as the "Maricarmen decree," includes provisions to restrict evictions until 2030 and extend current rental contracts. It also imposes limits on investment funds purchasing homes and offers tax benefits for landlords and tenants. The opposition parties criticized the measures, claiming they create legal uncertainty and could worsen housing access. A second decree proposing indefinite rental contracts was rejected. This vote occurred just before the official start of the election campaign for the November 29 elections, amid widespread protests over housing issues.