08 October 2026
Vulnerability as a Barrier to Eviction
In the final days of September 2026, the eviction of María del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old resident of Madrid known to everyone as Maricarmen, shocked Spanish public opinion. The cries of solidarity with the elderly woman, which also reflected growing public frustration over the worsening housing crisis in Spain, resonated far beyond the country’s borders. Within ten days, Spain has moved from public outrage over a highly publicised eviction to the calling of a general election. The key concept behind this trend is vulnerability. Continue reading >>
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