Barcelona’s budget talks have been thrown into fresh tension after the PP said it will only back the city accounts if mayor Jaume Collboni orders the immediate eviction and demolition of Can Vies.
The demand centres on the long-running social centre in Sants, one of the city’s most politically charged spaces. The party’s position links a local budget vote to a direct move against the building.
For readers following city politics, this is another sign of how budget negotiations in Barcelona can quickly spill into wider disputes over public space, neighbourhood activism and municipal control. You can follow more local coverage on our Community page.
Can Vies has been a recurring flashpoint in Barcelona for years, and the PP’s ultimatum places it back at the centre of the debate. The issue now sits alongside the broader budget process, with Collboni facing pressure over whether to accept the condition or look for support elsewhere.
For background on the city’s sporting and civic calendar, see our Sport coverage as well. For official municipal information, readers can also check the Barcelona City Council website.
