Feijóo likens squatters to pizza orders, sparking heated political backlash
Alberto Núñez Feijóo said a squatter with a pizza receipt could stay for years, prompting jokes and criticism from ministers and parties.
During a rally in Sevilla, Alberto Núñez Feijóo illustrated homeowner fears by suggesting that a squatter presenting a pizza order receipt could not be removed for years. He argued such a document would effectively shield illegal occupants. The statement triggered a wave of responses: Óscar López dismissed the analogy as "pizza with pineapple," Óscar Puente emphasized that pizza tickets cannot legitimize squatting, and the PSOE mocked the proposal on X, noting that neither law nor housing solutions work with pizza slips.
The head of government revived a 16-year-old tweet about enjoying pizza, while PP spokesperson Miguel Tellado and Ester Muñoz replied with sarcastic barbs about chorizos and personal finances. The episode has turned a casual food reference into a focal point of pre-election debate.
Why it matters
The incident highlights how housing policy and political rhetoric are becoming flashpoints ahead of Spain's election.
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