# #SpainElections in the news

5 October 2026 at 19:28

> Spanish unions weigh general strike over housing · Spain calls snap general election for November · Sánchez considers early elections for November

[Spanish unions weigh general strike over housing](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spanish-unions-weigh-general-strike-over-housing-62a7d903>)
*5 October 2026 at 19:28* - UGT and CC OO leaders meet to discuss major mobilisations following the rejection of housing decrees and rising cost of living pressures.

[Spain calls snap general election for November](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spain-calls-snap-general-election-for-november-98e95978>)
*5 October 2026 at 09:58* - Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez dissolves parliament and sets a 29 November vote following legislative defeats and nationwide protests.

[Sánchez considers early elections for November](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/sanchez-considers-early-elections-for-november-cedcdc74>)
*2 October 2026 at 18:12* - Spanish President Pedro Sánchez evaluates calling a snap general election on 29 November following Junts' rejection of housing decrees.

[JEC to review new CERA registration rules](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/jec-to-review-new-cera-registration-rules-7591ad11>)
*24 September 2026 at 18:53* - The Central Electoral Board meets to unify criteria for overseas voters following a Supreme Court order to ensure electoral transparency.