<h1>Spain Proposes 100% Tax on Non-EU Property Buyers to Combat Housing Crisis; Parliament Approval Uncertain.</h1> Spain is considering implementing a 100% tax on properties purchased by non-European Union residents to address its housing crisis. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced this measure to tackle housing affordability issues and high rents, particularly in cities like Barcelona and Madrid. The plan aims to provide more housing and better regulation, though its passage in Parliament is uncertain. Rising rental prices, partly due to short-term tourist rentals, have exacerbated the crisis. Additional proposals include higher taxes on holiday rentals and tax breaks for landlords offering affordable housing. The housing issue is politically significant for Sanchez's coalition government.