Badalona faces its largest ever potential eviction as over 400 migrants fight to remain in their makeshift home. The former B9 institute building has become a refuge for homeless migrants in recent years. Now, local authorities want them out. This mass eviction threat has sparked legal battles and community resistance. The situation represents a major housing crisis in the Barcelona metropolitan area.
Legal Battle Intensifies Over Refugee Centre
Meanwhile, the Centre Irídia has filed a formal complaint with the Generalitat’s equality office. This move could potentially halt the eviction process temporarily. Additionally, lawyers argue this would be an unprecedented mass displacement in Catalonia.
Furthermore, the municipal government led by Xavier Garcia Albiol continues pushing for removal. However, no clear eviction date or social plan has been established yet. The Catalan High Court has ruled in favour of the council’s plans though.
Residents Face Uncertain Future
Moreover, current residents like Yonnous express deep concerns about their situation. They argue that closing other occupied spaces has concentrated people here. Consequently, evicting them would simply move the problem elsewhere.
Therefore, community groups describe this as modern slum housing with no real solutions. The council only promises to track those already known to social services. Nevertheless, they provide no specific numbers or concrete municipal response. For more local coverage, read our Barcelona housing crisis report.
Ultimately, this case highlights Catalonia’s growing housing inequality problem. Both local and regional governments lack proper plans for settlement issues. The outcome could set important precedents for future migrant housing disputes across the region.
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