Spain Freezes Rents Amid War Pressures

0:00From the streets of Canada to the world, this is Canada News today. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez unveiled a nationwide decree on Friday to temporarily freeze rents across the country. The measure directly addresses pressures from the war in the Middle East. It builds on similar actions during past crises, especially the energy shortages sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Sanchez shared the news after an emergency cabinet meeting, though Parliament must still give its approval. We'll hear more as lawmakers review it, and tensions abroad continue.