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Editorial: El País
Sept. 30, 2024
- The housing accessibility problem in Spain hinders the well-being of families and the future of young people.
- Despite the 2023 Housing Law, the problem persists and has generated discomfort and protests.
- Real estate market speculation is one of the contributing factors.
- Spain is worse off than most European countries, with only 2% social housing.
- Since 2015, housing and rental costs have significantly increased, altering societal structure.
- The government has plans to invest in social housing, but construction is slow and fails to meet needs.
- Emergency responses are needed and all parties must cooperate to resolve the problem.
Conclusion: The housing crisis in Spain is urgent and requires cooperation from all administrations and parties, in addition to effective policies to regulate the housing market.