Spain: Protests against evictions in Madrid

Oct 2, 2026

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October 2, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN: Tenants and housing activists gather outside the Congress of Deputies in Madrid during a demonstration called by the Sindicato de Inquilinas e Inquilinos de Madrid. The protest takes place on the Spanish Parliament votes on two Royal Decree-Laws on housing: one concerning measures to protect the social function of housing and increase affordable housing supply, and another aimed at strengthening the stability of habitual rental contracts. The demonstration was organized to pressure lawmakers during the vote. Junts had announced its opposition to the measures, while PP and Vox were also expected to vote against them. Madrid SPAIN - ZUMAz108 20261002_znp_z108_003 Copyright: xRichardxZubelzux
October 2, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN: Tenants and housing activists gather outside the Congress of Deputies in Madrid during a demonstration called by the Sindicato de Inquilinas e Inquilinos de Madrid. The protest takes place on the Spanish Parliament votes on two Royal Decree-Laws on housing: one concerning measures to protect the social function of housing and increase affordable housing supply, and another aimed at strengthening the stability of habitual rental contracts. The demonstration was organized to pressure lawmakers during the vote. Junts had announced its opposition to the measures, while PP and Vox were also expected to vote against them. Madrid SPAIN - ZUMAz108 20261002_znp_z108_002 Copyright: xRichardxZubelzux
October 2, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN: Tenants and housing activists gather outside the Congress of Deputies in Madrid during a demonstration called by the Sindicato de Inquilinas e Inquilinos de Madrid. The protest takes place on the Spanish Parliament votes on two Royal Decree-Laws on housing: one concerning measures to protect the social function of housing and increase affordable housing supply, and another aimed at strengthening the stability of habitual rental contracts. The demonstration was organized to pressure lawmakers during the vote. Junts had announced its opposition to the measures, while PP and Vox were also expected to vote against them. Madrid SPAIN - ZUMAz108 20261002_znp_z108_001 Copyright: xRichardxZubelzux
October 2, 2026, Madrid, Madrid, SPAIN: Tenants and housing activists gather outside the Congress of Deputies in Madrid during a demonstration called by the Sindicato de Inquilinas e Inquilinos de Madrid. The protest takes place on the Spanish Parliament votes on two Royal Decree-Laws on housing: one concerning measures to protect the social function of housing and increase affordable housing supply, and another aimed at strengthening the stability of habitual rental contracts. The demonstration was organized to pressure lawmakers during the vote. Junts had announced its opposition to the measures, while PP and Vox were also expected to vote against them. Madrid SPAIN - ZUMAz108 20261002_znp_z108_001 Copyright: xRichardxZubelzux
Protests Outside Congress Ahead of the Vote on Housing Decrees Dozens of people march in a protest toward the Congress of Deputies on October 2, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The Madrid Tenants’ Union has organized a protest outside the Congress of Deputies to demand a vote in favor of the two housing decrees proposed by the government this week. OCTOBER 2, 2026 Alejandro Martínez Vé Madrid, Madrid, Spain Copyright: xAlejandroxMartinezxVÃ lezx 7814593
Protests Outside Congress Ahead of the Vote on Housing Decrees Dozens of people march in a protest toward the Congress of Deputies on October 2, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The Madrid Tenants’ Union has organized a protest outside the Congress of Deputies to demand a vote in favor of the two housing decrees proposed by the government this week. OCTOBER 2, 2026 Alejandro Martínez Vé Madrid, Madrid, Spain Copyright: xAlejandroxMartinezxVÃ lezx 7814592
Protests Outside Congress Ahead of the Vote on Housing Decrees Dozens of people march in a protest toward the Congress of Deputies on October 2, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The Madrid Tenants’ Union has called for a protest outside the Congress of Deputies to demand a vote in favor of the two housing decrees proposed by the government this week. OCTOBER 2, 2026 Alejandro Martínez Vé Madrid, Madrid, Spain Copyright: xAlejandroxMartinezxVÃ lezx 7814532
Protests Outside Congress Ahead of the Vote on Housing Decrees Dozens of people march in a protest toward the Congress of Deputies on October 2, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The Madrid Tenants’ Union has called for a protest outside the Congress of Deputies to demand a vote in favor of the two housing decrees proposed by the government this week. OCTOBER 2, 2026 Alejandro Martínez Vé Madrid, Madrid, Spain Copyright: xAlejandroxMartinezxVÃ lezx 7814531
Protests Outside Congress Ahead of the Vote on Housing Decrees Alicia del Rio, spokesperson for the Madrid Tenants’ Union, speaks to the media during a housing protest outside the Congress of Deputies on October 2, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The Madrid Tenants’ Union has organized a protest outside the Congress of Deputies to demand a vote in favor of the two housing decrees proposed by the government this week. OCTOBER 2, 2026 Alejandro Martínez Vé Madrid, Madrid, Spain Copyright: xAlejandroxMartinezxVÃ lezx 7814417
Protests Outside Congress Ahead of the Vote on Housing Decrees Alicia del Rio, spokesperson for the Madrid Tenants’ Union, speaks to the media during a housing protest outside the Congress of Deputies on October 2, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The Madrid Tenants’ Union has organized a protest outside the Congress of Deputies to demand a vote in favor of the two housing decrees proposed by the government this week. OCTOBER 2, 2026 Alejandro Martínez Vé Madrid, Madrid, Spain Copyright: xAlejandroxMartinezxVÃ lezx 7814416
Police Set Up Barriers at the Entrance to Congress Following Announcement by Protesters Camped at Puerta del Sol That They Will Protest During the Plenary Session National Police officers set up barriers around the perimeter of the Congress of Deputies on October 2, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The National Police have increased security and erected barriers at the entrance to the Congress of Deputies following an announcement by social groups camped out at Puerta del Sol that they will gather near the Lower House to demand the approval of housing decrees. OCT 2RE 2026 Madrid, Madrid, Spain Copyright: xEduardoxParrax 7814349
Police Set Up Barriers at the Entrance to Congress Following Announcement by Protesters Camped at Puerta del Sol That They Will Protest During the Plenary Session National Police officers set up barriers around the perimeter of the Congress of Deputies on October 2, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The National Police have increased security and erected barriers at the entrance to the Congress of Deputies following an announcement by social groups camped out at Puerta del Sol that they will gather near the Lower House to demand the approval of housing decrees. OCT 2RE 2026 Madrid, Madrid, Spain Copyright: xEduardoxParrax 7814348
Police Set Up Barriers at the Entrance to Congress Following Announcement by Protesters Camped at Puerta del Sol That They Will Protest During the Plenary Session National Police officers set up barriers around the perimeter of the Congress of Deputies on October 2, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The National Police have increased security and erected barriers at the entrance to the Congress of Deputies following an announcement by social groups camped out at Puerta del Sol that they will gather near the Lower House to demand the approval of housing decrees. OCT 2RE 2026 Madrid, Madrid, Spain Copyright: xEduardoxParrax 7814347
Police Set Up Barriers at the Entrance to Congress Following Announcement by Protesters Camped at Puerta del Sol That They Will Protest During the Plenary Session National Police officers set up barriers around the perimeter of the Congress of Deputies on October 2, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The National Police have increased security and erected barriers at the entrance to the Congress of Deputies following an announcement by social groups camped out at Puerta del Sol that they will gather near the Lower House to demand the approval of housing decrees. OCT 2RE 2026 Madrid, Madrid, Spain Copyright: xEduardoxParrax 7814345

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