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Housing Surpasses Security as Barcelona’s Leading Concern

Housing concerns climbing to 29.9% reshape local politics

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Overview

  • A municipal barometer shows 29.9% of residents now cite access to housing as Barcelona’s top problem.
  • Insecurity has fallen to second place at 23.1%, marking its first drop from the lead since December 2018.
  • Tourism (9.8%), immigration issues (5.7%) and cleanliness (5.1%) rank third through fifth on residents’ worry list.
  • Mayor Jaume Collboni holds the highest approval rating among council politicians with a score of 5.1.
  • The PSC would lead municipal elections with a 16.1% vote intention, according to the survey.