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Barcelona seeks European funds to curb the housing crisis
Housing returns to the centre of debate in Barcelona after a key meeting at Barcelona City Council. Mayor Jaume Collboni has met Teresa Ribera to analyse urgent measures and access to European funds.
During the meeting, the city council defended recent decisions such as ending tourist apartment licences from 2028. The measure aims to recover housing for residential use in a context of strong pressure on prices.
The meeting also addressed access to European funding through initiatives such as the affordable housing plan and future EU regulations. The city wants to play a direct role in managing these resources.
In addition, strategies were discussed such as expanding stressed areas and strengthening alliances between European cities to tackle the rising cost of the property market.
Barcelona is thus positioning itself as one of the testing grounds for new urban housing policies at a European level.
The decisions being considered could influence the housing supply and the evolution of prices in the coming years. Measures such as limiting tourist apartments or accessing European funds could result in more available housing or new projects. In the short term, the impact will be gradual, but it sets the direction for urban policies.