Overview
- Face-to-face fieldwork conducted Oct. 9–Nov. 2 finds 36% of Spaniards now cite access to housing as the country’s main problem, up 10 points since spring and nearly triple the EU average of 13%.
- A majority of respondents in Spain, 52%, want the EU budget to prioritize housing, compared with 26% across the EU.
- The European Commission has adopted its first European affordable housing plan and created a housing taskforce, according to the Commission’s office in Spain.
- Daniel Calleja said the Commission will deliver a situation report before the end of the mandate, with an EU-level housing agreement expected next year.
- Banco de España data show home purchases exceeded 600,000 through October and mortgage lending reached post-2008 highs, underscoring strong demand pressures.