Spanish construction sector, unions seek parliamentary backing for housing decree

As Spain's government prepares to approve a new housing decree next Tuesday, key industry players are calling for parliamentary backing. The National Construction Confederation (CNC) has urged political parties to prioritize the general interest, preventing housing from becoming a political weapon. The CNC specifically requests that the decree incorporate a reform of the Land Law, deeming it essential for greater legal security in urban development and for boosting the housing supply to address market shortages.

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the housing not be a weapon of political confrontation.

The CNC described reforming the Land Law as a "brave and necessary" measure to meet the urgent need for housing, while also noting that the current legal text could be improved. This comes amid criticism from the party Podemos, which alleges that the government's proposed reform would legalize illegal urban projects and remove a former owner's right to reclaim expropriated land if it's not used for its intended public purpose.

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brave and necessary

Similarly, the CC.OO. and UGT trade unions have appealed to political forces to "put the right to housing for millions of people first." They seek an agreement that advances solutions to the housing crisis, noting that citizens demand "agreements with sufficient majorities, stability, and solutions." The unions advocate for housing expenses to not exceed 30% of a household's disposable income. They also criticized the failure to secure parliamentary support in February, which led to the expiration of a moratorium protecting individuals facing eviction.

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legalize illegal urban projects and eliminate the right of a former owner to recover expropriated land if it is not used for that purpose