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Madrid protesters bang pots to demand action on Spain’s housing crisis

Euronews World · 2026-10-02

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• What happened: Hundreds of protesters in Madrid gathered outside City Hall, banging pots and pans to demand action on Spain's housing crisis, particularly calling for long-term security and support for young adults seeking homes. • Why it matters: The demonstration coincided with a key parliamentary vote, highlighting the urgent need for measures to address soaring rents and evictions, as many young adults struggle to live independently. • What to watch next: The outcome of the parliamentary vote on housing measures will be crucial, as it could determine the future of housing policy in Spain and the potential for long-term solutions to the crisis.

Loading the video No Comment Video. Madrid protesters bang pots to demand action on Spain’s housing crisis Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 02/10/2026 - 8:48 GMT+2 Madrid demonstrators bang pots and pans to demand action on Spain’s housing crisis, calling for long‑term security and support for young adults seeking homes. Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered outside Madrid's City Hall, banging pots and pans and jangling keys to denounce Spain's housing crisis ahead of a key parliamentary vote on 2 October. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Footage shows people dancing and holding signs reading 'vultures out' as they call on MPs to back measures to tackle soaring rents and evictions. They say young adults should not have to live with their parents into their thirties and call the situation unacceptable as many cannot start a family or live independently. Homeowners and tenants argue that temporary fixes are not enough and that people need long‑term security in their homes. Spain Protest Madrid Housing Top stories Now playing Next Madrid protesters bang pots to demand action on Spain’s housing crisis Now playing Next Young martial artists train in China’s ancient mountain schools Now playing Next Bradley Whitford receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 2nd, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Musk returns to Trump administration to co-lead Pentagon war study Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 1st, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 1st, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next How the EU’s new cabin baggage rules will work – and when they start Now playing Next US death row inmate in hospital after surviving two lethal injections Now playing Next Israel says pilot tried to crash flydubai plane during cockpit fight Now playing Next UK ends 'one in, one out' migrant returns deal with France Now playing Next Takaichi tightens rules for foreigners seeking permanent residency Now playing Next Over 1,000 adult LEGO fans gathered in Denmark near the toy giant’s birthplace Now playing Next Europe Today: EU energy prices soar as Spain's housing decrees face Congress vote Now playing Next Kyrylo Budanov: European security without the US would be ‘very dangerous’ Now playing Next Europe went all in on soft power for too long, Belgian defence minister says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Four sailors rescued after sperm whale sinks yacht in South Pacific No Comment Onboard videos show chaotic scenes on FlyDubai flight No Comment Swiss glaciers lose 5.5% of ice in second-largest melt on record No Comment Protests continue at French schools as tensions rise over education conditions Europe News French protests over school conditions spread as students set fires and put up blockades Cult Uzbekistan’s rich cultural heritage on display in Qatar 12 minutes with El representante de EE.UU. en la OTAN: La revisión de las tropas en Europa dependerá del "América primero" The Europe Conversation 'Don't care about supporting Russia': Bulgarian PM hits back against pro-Moscow label The Europe Conversation WATCH: NATO model 'not sustainable', alliance's chief Mark Rutte tells Euronews Europe News EU turns page on Ukraine's $27 billion deficit, says all needs are covered Economy No relief at the pump: EU diesel hits new record of €2.24 a litre Business EU watchdogs question Binance over unlicensed European operations ADVERTISEMENT The Ring Can Europe afford its defence boost? MEPs debate in The Ring Europe News Falling numbers: Thymaina's plunging population shows Greece's demographic decline Tech News Rogue AI agents tried and failed to hack US and Canadian government websites Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Digger' – Tom Cruise stuck in postmodernist misfire Economy Trump announces $200bn in South Korean energy investment plans Europe News Greece urges EU to loosen fiscal rules as energy crisis deepens Europe News Several regions of Ukraine hit by power cuts after Russian strikes, grid operator says Markets Oil hovers around $100 as US bonds suffer their worst quarter since 1994 ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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