César García Magán calls for a State pact on housing

César García Magán, the secretary general of the Spanish Episcopal Conference, called for a state pact involving all political forces to address the housing crisis in Spain. Speaking during a press conference for the Permanent Commission, García Magán stated that the housing shortage cannot be solved with temporary fixes or one-off solutions. He argued that instead of reacting only to emergencies, leaders must address the systemic causes of the problem and develop a general housing policy that moves beyond partisanship.

García Magán, who is also an auxiliary bishop of Toledo, noted that while promises are often made regarding new housing, they are frequently not fulfilled. He suggested that housing is a right and should not be used primarily as an investment.

Regarding recent social protests in Madrid's Puerta del Sol following the eviction of an elderly woman named Maricarmen, García Magán said the situation should not be politicized. While he described the claiming of rights as a democratic practice, he urged that the rights of neighbors and merchants also be considered and emphasized that violence must be excluded from these demonstrations.