The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old woman, from her apartment in Madrid on September 23 has sparked renewed attention on the housing crisis in Spain. According to El País, a Madrid-based newspaper, housing has become a major issue for millions of people across the country. The newspaper reported that between 2015 and 2025, the average price of buying real estate in Spain has gone up by 80 percent, while rental prices have increased by 85 percent. In Madrid, where housing pressure is especially intense, property prices have nearly doubled since 2015. Meanwhile, wages have only risen by 30 percent, making it increasingly difficult for many people to afford housing. One of the reasons cited for this sharp increase in housing prices is the strong demand driven by population growth. Since 2015, Spain’s population has grown by 7 percent, largely due to increased immigration. Major cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia have experienced the highest levels of population growth and also the most significant price increases. El País also highlights that the surge in tourism has affected the real estate market in many parts of the country. In cities such as Malaga, Alicante, and Las Palmas, the number of overnight stays in tourist accommodations has more than doubled between 2018 and 2025. This has reduced the number of homes available for long-term residents. At the same time, the supply of new housing has not kept up with the demand. In September, the deputy governor of the Bank of Spain warned that if the current trend continued, there could be a shortage of 1 million homes by 2028. The newspaper El País notes that at the current rate of housing construction, and without considering future population growth, it would take more than a decade to address this shortfall. This growing gap between supply and demand has placed increasing pressure on both renters and homeowners, particularly in urban areas where housing costs are rising sharply. The situation has led to widespread public concern and mobilization, with many calling for government action to address the crisis. Activists and community groups have organized protests and campaigns to highlight the challenges faced by those struggling to afford housing. The case of Maricarmen Abascal has become a symbol of the broader issue, drawing attention to the human impact of the housing crisis in Spain. As the debate continues, the need for solutions that balance economic growth, housing supply, and affordability remains a central topic in public discourse.