
Barcelona en Comú
Barcelona municipal political organisation supporting stronger housing protections and tourist-flat restrictions.
Founded in 2014, Barcelona en Comú brings neighbourhood and social-movement organising into municipal politics. It names housing access and action against property speculation among its priorities.
Last refreshed: 22 October 2026
Why does Barcelona en Comú want more than a tourist-flat tax surcharge?
Timeline for Barcelona en Comú
Spain lets towns tax tourist-flat owners
Nomads & CommunitiesBackground
Barcelona en Comú is a municipal political organisation formed in 2014 by people involved in Barcelona's neighbourhood and social movements. Housing access, action against property speculation and reducing living costs are among its stated priorities. Its municipal group brings proposals and motions before Barcelona City Council and scrutinises the city government. [Organisation profile](https://barcelonaencomu.cat/about/).
The organisation also runs spaces for residents to help choose candidates and develop proposals for the city. This participatory work connects its political programme with neighbourhood organising. It publishes statutes, an ethical code, internal rules and financial information through its transparency portal. These documents set out its organisational rules and commitments to public accountability. [Participation and transparency](https://barcelonaencomu.cat/about/).
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What is Barcelona en Comú?
How did Barcelona en Comú vote on the tourist-flat surcharge?
Why did Barcelona en Comú call the surcharge insufficient?
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