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‘I pay $500 for 5 square metres’: Spain’s protesters, in their own words

Al Jazeera November 11, 2026 3 views
‘I pay $500 for 5 square metres’: Spain’s protesters, in their own words

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Young people in Spain are finding themselves trapped in family homes or forced into cramped, overpriced rentals that offer little security or control over their living arrangements.

The housing market in Spain has seen rents rise sharply in recent years, making it difficult for many young adults to afford independent accommodation.

Those who remain in their parents' homes often face limited privacy and a lack of autonomy, while those who do move out encounter high costs and short‑term leases that provide little stability.

Both scenarios leave young residents with few options to secure a safe, affordable place to live, contributing to a growing sense of frustration among the country’s younger generation.

As the housing crisis continues, the challenge of finding secure, affordable accommodation remains a pressing issue for Spain’s youth.

<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>

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