Elif Eralp, daughter of Turkish refugees, won the elections in Berlin with Die Linke. Today she has agreed with the leaders of the Greens and the SPD to expropriate 160,000 homes from large real estate groups and build another 100,000 affordable homes. (translated)
Across Europe, from Portugal to Albania, citizens of different countries have taken to the streets to protest against cuts, the high cost of living, and the difficulty of accessing decent housing, with notable demonstrations in Italy and France. #ProtestasEuropa #CrisisDeVivienda #CostoDeLaVida (translated)
Protests over inflation and lack of housing in France, Italy, Albania, Spain, and Portugal have sparked violent riots, resulting in a tragic toll of at least one dead in France and thousands detained across Europe. #ProtestasEuropeas #CrisisSocial #ViolenciaEnFrancia (translated)
The Popular Party stated that a socialist was the only one who had done something to facilitate young people's access to housing. https://t.co/j8RypCw1PC #Vivienda #Juventud #Socialismo (translated)
The left in Berlin is close to forming a government that could nationalize real estate funds to reduce rent, in exchange for commitments with the SPD and the Greens regarding the police and antisemitism. #Berlín #DieLinke #Vivienda (translated)
Emilio Delgado stated that Ada Colau had expanded Barcelona's public housing stock by more than 4,500 units, while Albiol had closed the only municipal shelter for homeless people in Badalona. He also asked Núñez Feijóo to insist on those comparisons for the rest of the campaign. #Vivienda #Política #DerechosHumanos (translated)
Regional president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has reported security issues, damage to heritage, and difficulties for the local merchants. #Vivienda #Desahucios #AcampadaSol (translated)
The camping at Puerta del Sol in Madrid, which has been protesting for three weeks over the housing crisis following the eviction and death of Maricarmen, an 87-year-old woman, continues despite the rain and the confrontation with the Government of the Community of Madrid, which has requested their eviction. #Vivienda #Desahucios #AcampadaSol (translated)
The protests against evictions have reached Portugal. This is how Lisbon looks with thousands of protesters at the camp in defense of decent housing. (translated)
The people have a very good memory. And they will remember who voted against tenant protection, against the reduction of evictions, and against limiting speculative home purchases; and in favor of rent-seeking and the disempowerment of the most vulnerable. We will see the result at the polls. (translated)
The publication claimed that the protests against evictions had reached Portugal and that thousands of demonstrators were camping in Lisbon in defense of decent housing. https://t.co/gZ8EosB43M #Desahucios #ViviendaDigna #Protestas #PT (translated)
Rebeca Argudo stated that the anguish lasted two days and that Mínguez had spent another two waving the housing banner. She also predicted that love and joy would last the same, and said she was looking forward to seeing what the next occurrence would be. She described the pre-campaign as a trial and error and predicted an entertaining campaign. https://t.co/1d9N0dYxsT #Política #CampañaElectoral #Vivienda (translated)
Carlos Cuerpo shared an interview with La Vanguardia in which, as he wrote, he addressed issues of public interest such as pensions, housing, and the minimum interprofessional wage, about which he stated that the Government was responding. https://t.co/H3lZedGQ1i #Entrevista #Gobierno #Ciudadanos (translated)
The author stated that households owning more than one property earned nearly the same income from rentals each year as that received in total by tenant households. He also argued that landlords were enriching themselves at the expense of the most vulnerable people and described that social situation as a "ticking time bomb." (translated)
Pascual Ariño, owner of 17 homes in Spain, criticizes the legal protection for squatters, arguing that it leaves the population struggling to make ends meet unprotected and discourages rental for those with limited income. #Inmueble #Okupas #Vivienda (translated)
In Santander, a group of people, including a property owner, evicted individuals, and an Economics teacher, have camped in the Plaza de Amparo to protest the lack of housing, facing police identifications and receiving support from the community as they prepare for a general strike. #AcampadaPorLaVivienda #Santander #Desahucios (translated)
The most difficult thing about a demonstration, a rally, or a protest camp is bringing it to an end. #ViviendaDigna #Protesta #Desahucios (translated)
Susana Díaz reflects on how vandalism and uncivil acts have distorted a peaceful camp for dignified housing in Puerta del Sol, thus hindering the initial goal of the movement and damaging its public image. #ViviendaDigna #Protesta #Desahucios (translated)
The municipal program of Madrid offers a home and comprehensive support to homeless women, providing accommodation, psychological assistance, and training to help them rebuild their lives after situations of vulnerability such as evictions or gender-based violence. #MujeresSinHogar #ApoyoPsicológico #ViviendaSegura (translated)
