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The housing encampment in Sol pressures the Government ahead of the decree and adds political tension
The protest in Puerta del Sol continued after another night outdoors while the Executive races to negotiate a housing decree. The camp also opened a front with the PP and the Madrid administrations.
The housing encampment in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol continued this Monday after a second night in the square, with the demand that the Government approve a decree that strengthens protection against evictions and limits speculation, according to eldiario.es.
In that context, the Executive was reaching the final stretch of the negotiation ahead of Tuesday’s Council of Ministers, with the challenge of closing a measure that can gather parliamentary support from forces with very different positions, including Podemos and Junts, according to the same outlet.
La Vanguardia added that several left-wing parties staged their pressure with a press appearance in front of Gregorio Marañón Hospital, where Maricarmen Abascal remains hospitalized after her eviction. There, representatives of Sumar, Podemos, ERC, EH Bildu and BNG called for measures against real estate speculation, while differences with the PSOE over the content of the decree continued.
According to La Vanguardia, among the points under discussion are changes to seasonal rentals, compensation for owners when evictions are suspended due to vulnerability, and broader proposals promoted by Sumar. It also noted that the PNV initially appeared broadly in agreement with the measures proposed by the Government, although it has not yet set a definitive position.
The protest in Sol, moreover, began to become an axis of political dispute. According to eldiario.es, the PP began using the continuation of the camp to question the Government over the lack of police intervention. Both the Madrid City Council and the regional government had already publicly expressed their displeasure.
La Vanguardia also reported that Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida is considering legal action against the Government delegate in Madrid if he does not act on the encampment, considering it a public order matter.
According to La Vanguardia, the camp surpassed 350 tents, according to the spokesperson for the Tenants’ Union, Fernando de los Santos, in statements to EFE. The organization said the mobilization will continue beyond whether the decree is approved or not, although the continuation of the encampment will be assessed collectively.
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