What’s behind the protests in Spain? | FT #shorts
Spain’s first general strike in 14 years disrupted transport, factories and public services on Wednesday as workers staged a mass walkout and picketers clashed with police.
The nationwide strike, called by unions over soaring housing costs and low wages, comes as tensions rise ahead of a snap election on November 29 called by leftwing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
It also follows weeks of mass protests in France and Italy over the cost of living and declining educational standards, some of which have descended into violence and looting.
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