Focus on Learning English: Squatters in Spain: Legal framework, rights, and current challenges

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In Spain, the issue of squatters ("okupas"), or illegal occupants, has become increasingly controversial, especially in urban areas facing a significant housing shortage. The legal landscape surrounding illegal occupation has undergone changes, particularly with the implementation of the Anti-Squatter Law 2025. This legislation aims to speed up the eviction process for property owners, allowing evictions to take place within 48 hours if it is proven that the property is not the squatters' primary residence. In addition, the law gives the police the authority to intervene without prior judicial authorization in clear cases of illegal occupation, thus addressing the bureaucratic delays that have historically hindered landlords...