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2026-10-02 18:02:08Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

In Spain, an 87-year-old woman has become a symbol of a crisis that is no longer limited to high apartment prices.

The case of Maricarmen Abascal has brought thousands of people to the streets of Madrid and forced the government of Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to accelerate the adoption of new measures to protect tenants.

On September 23, Abascal was evicted from the apartment where she had lived since 1956, for more than 70 years. She has a recognized 50 percent disability and, after the eviction, was transported to the hospital due to a condition aggravated by anxiety and stress.

The conflict had begun years ago. According to reports in the Spanish media, after the property passed into the ownership of Urbagestión, her rent increased significantly, from around 500 euros per month to an amount reaching up to 1,650 euros, well above her monthly income.

The case ended up in court, and the Spanish Supreme Court ruled against her in March, paving the way for her deportation. But what started as an individual battle turned into a national protest.

In Madrid, thousands of citizens marched in support, while a protest camp was set up in Puerta del Sol that lasted several nights. The Tenants' Union demanded longer contracts, a cap on rent increases, and a ban on evictions when there is no suitable alternative for vulnerable people.

The pressure appears to have had an effect. The Sánchez government approved two decrees on the housing crisis, which must be ratified by parliament in an extraordinary session on Friday.

One of the measures provides for the automatic extension of two years for leases that expire before the end of 2028. Also, protection against evictions for the most vulnerable people is extended until the end of 2030.

The package also includes restrictions on short-term rentals and a temporary ban on the purchase of housing by investment funds until the end of 2028.

The second decree provides for a mechanism for the automatic renewal of lease contracts, aiming to prevent the tenant from being forced to negotiate from scratch each time the contract ends.

Rent increases will be limited by law, not just by new agreements between landlords and tenants. But some details are still missing on this front, and the government needs to secure the necessary votes in parliament.

At the same time, Maricarmen's story is taking an unexpected turn. Her representatives and the apartment owners have reached a preliminary agreement, mediated by the Madrid City Council, that would allow her to return to the home where she has spent most of her life.

The contract would last eight years and the rent would not exceed 30 percent of her income, around 500 euros per month including expenses. The agreement must be accepted by Abascal herself.


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