Spain Moves to Ban Evictions Through 2030 as 87-Year-Old Woman Returns Home

Spain proposes eviction ban through 2030 after 87-year-old woman returns home. Protests continue over housing crisis.

September 30, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Madrid, Spain — Spain’s coalition government announced plans to introduce a potential eviction ban through 2030 in response to the nation’s housing crisis, following the return of an 87-year-old woman who had been forcibly removed from her home last week.

Protesters remained in Madrid’s central square, demanding legal changes such as rent freezes and automatic lease renewals without excessive increases. The move comes after Maricarmen Abascal was taken from her residence on a stretcher, sparking widespread public outrage and demonstrations across the country.

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The ruling Socialists, alongside their junior partner Sumar, agreed on new housing measures including contract renewals until 2028 and restrictions on vulture funds. However, the minority government faces challenges in securing enough parliamentary support. Meanwhile, the tenants’ union criticized the decision to split the measures into two separate decrees, vowing continued protests until all demands are met.

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