Thousands protest in Spain after 87-year-old evicted following 275% rent hike in Madrid

n-tv.de (German) — September 26, 2026 at 09:01 PM UTC

The forced eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid after her rent was raised by 275 percent has sparked mass protests across Spain, with thousands demonstrating for affordable housing and stronger tenant protections. Maricarmen Abascal, who had lived in her apartment for 70 years, was removed on a stretcher Wednesday after an investor raised her monthly rent to 2,650 euros. She has since been hospitalized and urged Spaniards to fight for legal changes preventing similar cases. The socialist government faces mounting pressure, with a cabinet meeting planned next week to consider a "Maricarmen decree" including automatic lease extensions and stricter eviction rules. Critics blame real estate funds and short-term rental platforms for driving up prices.

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