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Millions join Spain's first general strike in 14 years as anger over housing leads to clashes

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Briefings

A general strike involving approximately 4 million Spanish workers against a housing crisis occurred in 2026, marking the first such strike since 2012. The event began peacefully but escalated into clashes in Barcelona and Madrid by the evening. This is the first general strike since workers downed tools in 2012 during the euro zone debt crisis.

Key points

• A general strike involving approximately 4 million Spanish workers against a housing crisis occurred in 2026, marking the first such strike since 2012.
• Clashes erupted in some areas of Barcelona and Madrid by the evening of the strike.

Context

This is the first general strike since workers downed tools in 2012 during the euro zone debt crisis.

Limitations

Evidence indicates the strike was mostly peaceful initially but clashes occurred in some areas of Barcelona and Madrid by the evening. The source does not specify the exact number of participants beyond the 'around one-fifth' estimate, nor does it provide details on the specific causes of the clashes beyond anger over housing.

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