epa13368470 Members of Spain's National Police guard the depots of the Municipal Transportation Company (EMT) in Entrevias, Madrid, Spain, 11 November 2026. Major trade unions in Spain have launched a 24-hour nationwide general strike over rising housing costs and living expenses. EPA/Fernando Villar

epa13368474 Leaflets calling for a general strike are seen at the Entrevias bus depot in Madrid, Spain, 11 November 2026. Major trade unions in Spain have launched a 24-hour nationwide general strike over rising housing costs and living expenses. EPA/Fernando Villar

epa13368473 Congresswoman Ione Belarra (C) attends a general strike at the Municipal Transportation Company (EMT) depots in Entrevías, Madrid, Spain, 11 November 2026. Major trade unions in Spain have launched a 24-hour nationwide general strike over rising housing costs and living expenses. EPA/Fernando Villar

epa13368472 Member of the European Parliament Irene Montero (C) attends a general strike demonstration outside the Empresa Municipal de Transportes (EMT) bus depot in Entrevías, Madrid, Spain, 11 November 2026. Major trade unions in Spain have launched a 24-hour nationwide general strike over rising housing costs and living expenses. EPA/Fernando Villar

epa13368469 Members of the Spanish National Police clash with protesters during a general strike at the Municipal Transportation Company (EMT) bus depot in Entrevías, Madrid, Spain, 11 November 2026. Major trade unions in Spain have launched a 24-hour nationwide general strike over rising housing costs and living expenses. EPA/Fernando Villar

epa13368468 Members of labor federations take part in a general strike in Entrevias, Madrid, Spain, 11 November 2026. Major trade unions in Spain have launched a 24-hour nationwide general strike over rising housing costs and living expenses. EPA/Fernando Villar

epa13368467 Members of Spain's National Police guard the depots of the Municipal Transportation Company (EMT) in Entrevias, Madrid, Spain, 11 November 2026. Major trade unions in Spain have launched a 24-hour nationwide general strike over rising housing costs and living expenses. EPA/Fernando Villar

epa13368465 Members of Spain's National Police guard the depots of the Municipal Transportation Company (EMT) in Entrevias, Madrid, Spain, 11 November 2026. Major trade unions in Spain have launched a 24-hour nationwide general strike over rising housing costs and living expenses. EPA/Fernando Villar

epa13368466 Members of Spain's National Police guard the depots of the Municipal Transportation Company (EMT) in Entrevias, Madrid, Spain, 11 November 2026. Major trade unions in Spain have launched a 24-hour nationwide general strike over rising housing costs and living expenses. EPA/Fernando Villar