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Spain to temporarily freeze rents due to Middle East war: PM

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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks during a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

MADRID - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced Friday a decree introducing a temporary freeze on rents nationwide in response to the Middle East war, a measure that still requires parliamentary approval.

The move mirrors steps taken during previous crises, citing in particular the energy crisis triggered by Russia’s war in Ukraine, he added during a press conference following an emergency cabinet meeting.

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