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Madrid renters protest housing crisis amid economic boom

Thousands marched in Madrid to protest soaring housing costs, which are pricing out many residents due to increased demand from tourism and population growth. Protesters are demanding more affordable housing and a crackdown on tourist rentals, as rents have risen significantly. The Spanish government has introduced a 7 billion euro plan to build more public housing and assist renters and homebuyers, but many feel current measures are insufficient. AI

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Madrid renters protest housing crisis amid economic boom

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 · Alicia Leon, The Associated Press ·

    ‘We want neighbors, not tourists.’ Madrid’s renters march with message for the boom economy

    Spain's housing costs rose 13% last year. Prime Minister Sánchez has a €7 billion fix — but his rent-freeze bill just died in Parliament.