Soaring Housing Costs in Catalonia: A Crisis for Young People

Catalonia's Youth Housing Crisis: A JNC Leader's Perspective Catalonia is facing a significant housing crisis, particularly impacting young people. Aleix Agustí, the general secretary of Junts per la Independència (JNC), recently spoke about this issue in an interview with ElNacional.cat. He highlighted the soaring housing costs, making homeownership and even renting unattainable for many young Catalans. Agustí stated, "Housing prices are skyrocketing, and young people cannot access either the rental or purchase market." He emphasized that the age of emancipation for young people in Catalonia has risen to around 30 years old. Agustí proposed a three-pronged approach to tackle the problem. First, immediate measures to alleviate the current difficulties. Second, a long-term strategy focusing on increasing the housing supply, particularly in areas with significant shortages. Third, he advocated for providing legal security to homeowners who are hesitant to rent or sell their properties due to uncertainty. His call for increased housing construction reflects the urgent need to address the imbalance between supply and demand in the Catalan housing market. The interview offers a valuable insight into the challenges faced by young Catalans and the potential solutions being discussed at a political level.