Spain’s left-wing coalition has agreed on proposals including a ban on evictions until 2030, after the forced removal of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from her Madrid home on a stretcher sparked national outrage on September 23. The government will introduce two emergency decrees: one extending housing contracts to 2028 and another blocking so-called vulture funds from buying up housing. The measures take effect immediately but must win parliament’s approval within 30 days. The minority government faces an uphill vote, with separatist party Junts among those opposing the package. Housing activists celebrated the move as a long-overdue victory. Critics said the proposals went too far and would hurt small landlords. Spain has seen growing anger over housing costs, with evictions becoming a powerful symbol of the crisis. Context: Spain’s coalition government depends on smaller parties for every major vote, making housing reform politically difficult. The housing ministry said the decrees would protect thousands of vulnerable families immediately.