Madrid: Around four million Spanish workers joined a nationwide 24-hour general strike on Wednesday, protesting soaring housing prices, rising rents and growing difficulties in finding affordable homes.

The strike, backed by major trade unions and tenants’ associations, disrupted several sectors, including automotive, ports, waste collection and public transport. Demonstrations and shop closures were reported in Madrid and Barcelona.

Spain faces a housing shortage of around 750,000 homes, while average monthly rents have climbed to €1,176, putting increasing pressure on young people and low-income households.

The protests come ahead of the November 29 election, as housing affordability becomes a major political issue. Unions called for urgent action to address rising rents, evictions and the shortage of affordable housing.

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