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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Spain's Pedro Sanchez Calls Snap Election Amid Housing Crisis
Caption: Spain's Pedro Sanchez Calls Snap Election Amid Housing Crisis. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap general election for November 29 after Parliament rejected housing relief measures proposed by his minority government. In a televised address, Sanchez said he wanted to renew public support and secure a larger progressive majority in Parliament. He also acknowledged making mistakes and falling short of some previous campaign promises. The announcement follows the government's latest parliamentary defeat and large protests over Spain's housing crisis. The government said more than 70,000 people demonstrated in Madrid on Saturday. Public anger intensified after an 87-year-old woman was evicted from her Madrid home of 70 years following the purchase of her building by an international investment fund and an increase in her rent. Sanchez said a stronger parliamentary majority was needed to deliver further social reforms. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Spain,Prime Minister,Pedro Sanchez,snap election,November 29,Parliament,rejected,housing relief measures,minority government,televised addressed,PP,Popular party,public support
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