India, Oct. 5 -- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday called an early national election for November 29 after his minority government suffered a major parliamentary setback over emergency measures aimed at addressing the country's housing crisis.

The announcement came as pressure mounted on Sanchez to respond to soaring housing costs and growing concerns over evictions and real estate speculation. Protests have been held in cities across Spain, with public anger intensifying after the televised eviction last month of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid.

Right-wing opposition parties joined forces last week to defeat two emergency decrees that included measures to curb evictions and speculation in the property market, dealing a sign...