Thousands of protesters gathered in Barcelona on Saturday, demanding a 50% reduction in rent prices. This protest is part of a broader movement across Spanish cities against rising housing costs, with demonstrators raising banners calling for rent cuts.
The protest received support from left-wing parties and unions, who called for indefinite lease contracts and a ban on speculative property sales.
Despite government legislation in 2023 aimed at curbing rising rents, prices have continued to increase, leading to growing pressure on local authorities to enforce the laws more effectively.