Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for November 29 after his minority government failed to pass housing reforms through Congress — and the same populist anger over housing that sank his bill now has him trailing in the polls ahead of what could be a right-wing takeover. For Americans watching the global housing squeeze, it's a familiar story: establishment leaders fail to deliver on basic economic security, voters turn to alternatives, and the rhetoric about
Spain's Sanchez Bets on Snap Election After Housing Bill Collapses, Polls Sink
Housing bill dead, polls sinking — now the PM is gambling on early elections while crying 'extreme right.'

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