# Spanish Congress rejects two key housing decrees 2 October 2026 at 16:53 > Over 1.8 million rental contracts are affected after Junts joins opposition parties to vote down government eviction and rent protections. The [Spanish Congress]() rejected two housing decrees on Friday, 2 October 2026, after seven [Junts]() deputies joined the People's Party, Vox, and UPN in voting against the measures. The government had approved the initiatives only days earlier on 29 September. The failed legislation included protections against evictions for vulnerable citizens and an extraordinary two-year extension for rental contracts. Minister [Isabel Rodríguez]() noted that 90% of Junts' proposals were included, yet the party still voted no. The **Ministry of Consumption** estimates the rejection will impact 1,895,676 rental contracts. While Junts warned of reduced supply and higher prices, groups including Izquierda Unida and [Sumar]() will meet on 4 October to analyse potential electoral scenarios. [#SpainHousing]() #RentalMarket [#SpanishPolitics]() [#Junts]() [#HousingDecree]() ## Related news ## [Sánchez considers early elections for November]() 2 October 2026 at 18:12 ## [Feijóo calls for early elections after defeat]() 2 October 2026 at 17:12 ## [Junts to submit new housing decree to government]() 2 October 2026 at 10:39 ## [Spanish Congress to vote on new housing decrees]() 1 October 2026 at 13:51 ## [Sánchez to present new housing decree on Tuesday]() 27 September 2026 at 15:13