Spain Weighs ‘Mari Carmen Decree’ After Elderly Woman’s Eviction Sparks Protests

Spain’s cabinet is set to discuss a decree-law on Tuesday popularly known as the “Mari Carmen decree,” named after an elderly woman whose forced eviction became a rallying point for housing protests.

Mari Carmen, who has limited mobility, was forcibly removed from her home. Her case became a symbol of demonstrations denouncing soaring housing costs in Spain.

The cabinet discussion marks a potential breakthrough in the controversy surrounding her eviction, bringing an issue that galvanised protesters onto the government’s agenda.

The decree’s popular name reflects how closely her experience has become linked to the wider debate over access to housing and the pressure of rising prices.

The summary provided does not specify the proposed decree’s measures or whether it would directly change Mari Carmen’s circumstances. Tuesday’s discussion is not, in itself, confirmation that the legislation has been approved.