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Maricarmen Abascal’s eviction helped trigger nationwide housing protests before her death in hospital on October 7. Sánchez began campaigning for the November 29 snap election after failed housing decrees, while unions called a November 11 general strike.
María del Carmen Abascal was 87 years old when she was evicted
Monthly income in González Durántez’s housing example
Spain is preparing for snap parliamentary elections on November 29. Polls cited in the article project gains for Vox and suggest that a coalition with the People’s Party could win a parliamentary majority.
AllegedA recent El País survey projected that the People's Party and Vox would secure 198 parliamentary seats together.
Youth-led protests over housing, living costs and public services in Spain and France have spread to Italy, Portugal and Albania. Demonstrations in Milan and Albania turned violent, while protesters established a housing camp in Lisbon.
An investment fund raised an 87-year-old Madrid woman’s rent by 230%.
The euro fell to a 17-month low against the dollar as investors worried that France’s debt and political pressures could destabilise the eurozone. French shares and bond markets also came under pressure, while Spain’s snap election added to uncertainty.
The euro fell as much as 0.8% against the dollar in early trading.
Spain is pursuing closer economic and political relations with China, including Chinese investment in manufacturing and infrastructure. Critics in Europe warn that the approach could weaken EU economic and security interests.
The European Commission says the EU's trade imbalance with China has reached EUR 1000000000 per day.
French President Emmanuel Macron began a two-day state visit to Spain, where he was welcomed by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia at the Royal Palace. Macron also outlined proposals focused on strengthening Europe and addressing democratic challenges.
Length of Macron's state visit
El Mundo reported that the CIA had warned several Mediterranean countries of a possible Russian operation using drones launched from disguised commercial vessels. French President Emmanuel Macron disputed the report, saying French authorities had not been informed.
AllegedThe reported travel time for a Gerbera drone to reach the Italian, Spanish or French coast could be as short as 1.25 hours.