PP, Vox and Junts dismantle social shield by linking eviction protection with squatting
The PP, Vox, and Junts parties have rejected measures aimed at protecting vulnerable families from evictions, arguing that they wrongly equate eviction protection with support for squatting.
Seven graphs to understand occupations and evictions in Spain
The Spanish Congress is set to vote on an anti-eviction moratorium amidst political opposition, highlighting rising concerns about property occupations and evictions in the country.
Government, partners, and opposition consider the split decree against evictions defeated and blame each other
The Spanish government's decree aimed at preventing evictions has been deemed defeated by both allies and opposition, with Junts confirming their opposition to the measures.
Nigeria: Deadly Forced Evictions Add to the Security Crisis in Lagos
The forced evictions in Lagos are exacerbating urban poverty and the security crisis, affecting millions of residents.
Bad news for tenants in Los Angeles: a halt to a law that sought to extend protection against evictions
A recent proposal in Los Angeles to extend tenant protections against evictions was rejected by the county's Board of Supervisors.
In Nigeria, the brutal eviction of Makoko, a stilt slum's consequences [1/2]
The Lagos State Assembly has ordered an immediate halt to demolitions in the stilt slum of Makoko after an agreement was reached with affected communities.
Judicial setback for the formula chosen by the Government to extend the suspension of evictions
The Spanish Government faces a judicial challenge regarding its extension of a moratorium on evictions aimed at protecting vulnerable groups.
Good news for families in California: a rental assistance program reopens with aid of up to $15,000
Los Angeles County has reopened its rental assistance program, offering up to $15,000 to help families facing difficulties with rent.
DRC: tensions in a neighborhood of Kinshasa following an eviction operation
Tensions have escalated in the Pakadjuma neighborhood of Kinshasa after a recent eviction operation, leading to confrontations between residents and security forces.
The "Third Displacement" Storm Pursues Palestinians in Silwan, Jerusalem
Silwan, located south of Al-Aqsa Mosque, faces unprecedented evictions and demolitions by Israeli authorities, threatening hundreds of Palestinians with forced displacement.
Kenya: Sakaja Says Corrupt Officials Behind Night Demolitions in Mukuru
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has accused corrupt officials within the government of conducting illegal night demolitions in Mukuru, emphasizing the need for due process in any eviction.
Podemos settles doubts: will vote in favor of the social shield despite its "absolute disgust" at the "criminal pact" between PSOE and PNV
Podemos has confirmed its support for the social shield decree despite expressing strong discontent with the PSOE-PNV agreement concerning evictions.
Evictions paused as Melbourne public housing residents eye High Court bid
Eviction notices for residents in Melbourne's public housing towers have been paused as they prepare to take legal action in Australia's High Court.
The Government Uses Other Partners as 'Intermediaries' to Seduce Junts
The Spanish government is utilizing other political partners as intermediaries to negotiate with Junts on issues like evictions and immigration delegation in Catalonia.
The neighborhood cooperative in L'Hospitalet that buys apartments from vulture funds: "Many faced eviction threats"
A neighborhood cooperative in L'Hospitalet is purchasing apartments from vulture funds to help residents who are threatened with eviction due to the housing crisis.
The partners' pressure forced Moncloa to concede last minute to group evictions with the social shield and isolate pensions
The Spanish government, under pressure from its partners, adjusted policies to merge eviction issues with social protections while ensuring pension increases ahead of regional elections.
Junts announces its 'no' to the anti-eviction moratorium while the Government secures support for pensions
Junts has announced its opposition to the anti-eviction moratorium, jeopardizing the government's social shield decree as it simultaneously seeks support for pension reforms.
Thousands evicted: "Something is deeply wrong"
Malcolm Momodou Jallow, spokesperson for the Left Party on housing policy, highlights the record number of evictions in Sweden last year, calling it a national tragedy affecting many ordinary people and emphasizing the need for a change in housing policy.
Evictions begin in Jimena de la Frontera and San Roque due to the red alert caused by Storm Leonardo
Evictions have started in Jimena de la Frontera and San Roque as a response to the red alert issued for heavy flooding due to Storm Leonardo, which has led to severe disruption in Andalucรญa.
The Government does not clarify whether it has the support to carry out the social shield
The Spanish government has not confirmed whether it has the necessary support to advance the social shield initiative that failed in Congress due to Junts' rejection of evictions prohibition.
Feijรณo criticizes the PNV's agreement with the Government regarding evictions: "A constitutional right is annulled"
Alberto Nรบรฑez Feijรณo, leader of the PP, expressed his criticism of the PNV's agreement with the Government concerning evictions, labeling it as an annulment of a constitutional right.
What changes and what remains in the new 'social shield': evictions, social bond, and aid for natural disasters and fires
The Spanish government seeks to revive the 'social shield' to support vulnerable families affected economically and socially by the pandemic, following its recent rejection by opposition parties.
The PNV agrees with the Government that the anti-eviction moratorium will exclude owners with a single rental property
The Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) has reached an agreement with the Government to exclude owners of up to two properties, one for habitual residence and another for rent, from the anti-eviction moratorium.
How many landlords have received aid for suspended evictions in Catalonia? Only 550
Only 553 compensation payments have been recognized for landlords in Catalonia under the eviction moratorium, out of 2,560 applications submitted, with a total of eight million euros paid since 2021.
The SB 38 law signed by Greg Abbott that activates and accelerates evictions in Texas has come into effect
The SB 38 law, signed by Governor Greg Abbott, aims to speed up eviction processes and unify criteria across Texas as of January 1, 2026.
Moncloa proposes to separate pension increases and the prohibition of evictions into different decrees to ensure pension payments
The Sumar government is considering separating pension issues from the omnibus decree in order to secure a moratorium on evictions with the support of Junts and PNV.
The left raises pressure for the government not to drop protection against evictions
Left-wing groups are increasing pressure on the government to maintain eviction protections as the Council of Ministers prepares to approve new decrees.
Sumar opens up to separating pensions from the omnibus decree if Junts and PNV save the eviction moratorium
The coalition government partners are racing against time to secure pension revaluation and social shield measures after last week's setback in Congress that rejected the omnibus decree which combined both issues.
Left-wing partners pressure the Government to maintain the eviction moratorium
Left-wing coalition partners are urging the Government to uphold the eviction moratorium amidst negotiations regarding pension revaluation and social safety measures.
More people cannot pay rent - evictions are increasing
The number of evictions in Sweden reached the highest level in 20 years, with many residents unable to pay their rent, prompting local authorities in Eskilstuna to intervene.
The hammer brigade has come from all over Europe to take back 'Aska'
In Turin, over 1,200 demonstrators clashed with police in an effort to reclaim the historic Askatasuna site, displaying tension surrounding recent evictions.
Piotr Madajczyk: Evictions ignite emotions again. German-Polish return to the past
The article discusses the resurgence of emotions surrounding the forced evictions of Germans post-World War II and their implications in Polish-German relations.
Poverty, migration and the internal border
The article discusses how urban evictions in Badalona reveal an internal border dividing those who deserve protection from those viewed with suspicion amidst a crisis of poverty and migration.
New property laws and key changes for 2026 - from renters' rights to energy bills
Upcoming property laws in the UK effective from 2026 will introduce significant changes including bans on no-fault evictions, energy bill savings, and reforms to leasehold agreements.
A Christmas outbreak of xenophobia in the Badalona evictions
Xenophobia, racism, and hatred of the poor have emerged in Badalona during evictions, overshadowing the Christmas spirit of peace and love.