Thousands of people have marched in the Spanish capital of Madrid in the latest rally against European-backed austerity. The “Dignity March” drew residents from across Spain to protest worsening poverty and demand basics like jobs and affordable housing.

Protester: “We are asking for food, jobs, housing and dignity. That is what we deserve, dignity, because we don’t have that at the moment. There are no jobs, and they are evicting us from our homes.”

The march comes as the Spanish political party Podemos has made strong gains in a regional vote. Podemos went from zero to 15 seats in the region of Andalusia, cutting into the share of Spain’s two traditional parties, the Socialists and the People’s Party. Podemos has ridden a wave of anti-austerity sentiment to become a major contender in upcoming national elections. (Watch our recent interview with Podemos Secretary General Pablo Iglesias.)