Spain's coalition government has approved new housing measures following protests sparked by the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her Madrid home. The measures, which must still gain parliamentary approval within 30 days, include a potential ban on evictions until 2030, contract rollovers until 2028, stricter regulation of short-term rentals, and a ban on housing purchases by investment firms. Health Minister Mónica García stated the measures would bring relief to over five million people, acknowledging that public mobilisation made the announcement possible.

The evicted woman, Maricarmen Abascal, was hospitalised following her forcible removal but has since reached a deal to return to her property. Her case catalysed widespread protests across major Spanish cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Málaga and Cádiz. However, opposition politicians have criticised the proposals for failing to distinguish between small landlords and large investment firms, arguing that treating both categories equally unfairly penalises ordinary people who invested their personal savings in properties.