# Spain’s first general strike in 14 years protests housing costs ahead of election

https://mins.news/en/item/139292

- France 24, 2026-11-11 15:54 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/spain-general-strike-over-housing-costs-before-national-election

> Millions of Spanish workers shut businesses and public transport on Wednesday to protest housing costs. The government hopes to leverage the walkout before a national election later this month. Held under the slogan “Salaries. Housing. Prices.”, it was Spain’s first general strike in 14 years.

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