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Spain's Sanchez calls snap election amid housing protests
Original: Spain's PM Sanchez calls snap election after housing crisis protests
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced a snap election following widespread protests over the country's housing crisis. Soaring rents and property prices have fuelled public anger across Spain, putting pressure on the government. The early vote sets up a contest in which housing affordability is expected to dominate the campaign.
Why now: The surprise call for an early national election is major breaking political news with big implications for Spain's government.
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