Spanish PM calls snap election

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called an early election for Nov. 29 on Monday, in a bid to strengthen his mandate after a fragmented parliament rejected the government's key housing decrees last week amid widespread protests.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced early elections Monday after his government suffered a bruising legislative defeat last week on emergency measures related to the country's housing crisis.

Pedro Sánchez's move follows growing outrage over runaway housing prices in Spain.

The Spanish prime minister had repeatedly insisted he would serve out his four-year term, with elections scheduled for 2027.

Move to hold vote on November 29 comes after government defeat on legislation aimed at ending housing crisis

Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish prime minister, had faced rising challenges to his authority amid a migration crisis and several corruption scandals involving his inner circle.

The move follows mounting pressure over the country’s housing crisis

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for next month.