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Sumar Tells Spain’s Housing Minister to 'Step Aside' in Escalating Coalition Clash

The junior partner applies public pressure on Isabel Rodríguez after unveiling a housing package that it says the ministry ignored.

Overview

  • Sumar’s parliamentary spokesperson said Isabel Rodríguez should step aside if she will not adopt “serious, brave and innovative” measures on housing.
  • The group warned its patience is running out and argued citizens cannot wait longer for actions that reduce housing prices.
  • Sumar demanded a public response to its plan and asked the ministry to explain why its proposals would be ineffective or counterproductive.
  • It labeled the minister’s recent appearance in Congress “disappointing” and criticized a planned housing information hotline as inadequate.
  • The clash follows Sumar’s package with price freezes, tourist‑rental regulation and tax changes that it says the ministry ignored, and no resignation has been tendered.