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Spanish PM Sanchez kicks off election campaign amid housing crisis protests

France 2411 October 2026, 07:46 UTCSpain

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez launched his campaign for a snap November election on Saturday. The vote comes as a deepening housing crisis is driving protests and putting pressure on his left-wing coalition.

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