According to Idescat and EU data, the region faces a paradox where economic prosperity does not reach the most vulnerable. Housing costs have surged by 35% in a decade, and 36% of children live in households struggling with poverty.
“"A society that leaves so many people behind is a sick society."
Experts from CaixaBank Research and the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce emphasize that only one-third of workers earn more than 2,000 euros per month, highlighting the need for better wealth redistribution and more effective public policies.
