In Barcelona, Mayor Jaume Collboni has introduced a new initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable members of the community, specifically seniors aged 55 and above and single-parent families. This program is set to provide a rental subsidy of 400 euros to those who are at risk of losing their homes, particularly targeting individuals whose rent exceeds one-third of the family's income. This move comes as part of a larger effort by the city to address the ongoing housing crisis and support vulnerable populations amid rising living costs.

During a recent interview on RTVE's Cafè d'idees, Collboni also addressed the issue of foreign investment in the housing market, advocating for a ban on property purchases by non-EU foreigners, stating that speculative buyers should recognize that