Editorial: La Vanguardia

• Junts halted negotiations with the PSC to reform the rule that mandates a 30% reserved for affordable housing in new promotions in Barcelona.
• The rule aimed to counteract the actions of vulture funds but its implementation has not resolved the issue of lack of protected housing.
• Junts deems Mayor Jaume Collboni incapable of negotiating an agreement.
• The Socialists, surprised by the breaking off talks, remain willing to negotiate.
• Constructors and Promoters and the Foment business association criticize both parties for stopping negotiations and urge them to reach an agreement.
• Mayor Collboni governs without fixed support and his wish to continue solo generates not synergies, but rejection.
• City Hall criticized for prioritizing political strategy over collective interest.

Conclusion: The severity of the affordable housing problem requires local administrations to work to reduce the unwanted effects of rules such as the 30%. The need for reform is urgent and cannot be postponed.

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