> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://barna.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Spain to Hold Early Election on 29 November - URL: https://barna.news/spain-to-hold-early-election-on-29/ - Published: 2026-10-05T08:15:16.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-05T08:15:16.000Z - Description: Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez calls snap poll after housing decrees are rejected in Congress. - Author: Barna.News - Tags: politics, #intake, #needs-image Spain will hold a general election on 29 November 2026, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Monday, after Congress rejected two key housing reform decrees. The lower house voted down the measures on Friday, despite last-minute negotiations by the government to secure support. The defeated decrees were central to the administration’s response to Spain’s worsening housing crisis, which has seen rising rents and shortages of affordable homes. Sánchez spent the weekend holding consultations with ministers and senior figures in his Socialist Party (PSOE) before deciding to call an early vote rather than continue governing with a fragile parliamentary majority. --- ## Pressure Mounts on Coalition Government The decision follows a period of mounting political pressure, including a major migration influx into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in late July. Tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco, prompting the government to declare a "situation of interest for national security", a first in Spain’s democratic history. The conservative People's Party (PP) and far-right Vox have criticised the government’s handling of the situation, accusing it of slow response and poor diplomacy with Morocco. Sánchez has defended both the actions of security forces and the government’s broader approach. > The government has faced multiple challenges, from migration to corruption allegations, that have weakened its position in Congress. In addition, several legal cases involving figures linked to the PSOE have intensified scrutiny of the ruling coalition. These, combined with narrow margins in legislative votes, have made passing reforms increasingly difficult. ### Uncertain Political Outlook With the election set for 29 November, parties across the spectrum will now begin formal campaigning. The outcome could reshape Spain’s policy direction on housing, migration, and regional relations, particularly with Morocco. No further details about campaign timelines or debates have been released, but the official electoral calendar is expected to be confirmed by the Interior Ministry in the coming days. --- *Reported by Euronews.*