Spain plans to impose a 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU buyers to address its housing crisis, which is marked by rising prices and a lack of affordable homes. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez introduced this measure among others to tackle the issue, emphasizing the need to prevent a divide between rich landlords and poor tenants. The proposal aims to reduce foreign speculation in the housing market, although it may impact tourism. Other measures include increasing social housing and regulating short-term rentals. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)