Opposition Leader Criticizes Spanish Housing Decree

Carles Jun denied possible support for the government's housing decree yesterday. The move follows a period where the Sumar coalition had not entirely closed the door on the legislation. The decree's potential failure follows internal friction between the PSOE and Sumar parties. Sumar members expressed dissatisfaction with the PSOE, alleging insufficient involvement in the negotiations. The Spanish government is currently working to secure the necessary votes to validate the royal decree-law on housing. The text is intended to represent both coalition parties, though Sumar has expressed dissatisfaction with the PSOE's level of involvement in negotiations. The Spanish Congress is also scheduled to debate a proposal from the Vox party this week. Disagreements have emerged within the governing coalition, specifically with the Sumar party expressing dissatisfaction with the PSOE over the negotiation process. A housing decree voted on in the Spanish Congress failed to pass due to a lack of support from Junts. The proposed legislation included a 2% limit on rent increases and a two-year extension for contracts expiring in 2027.