Jaime Palomera Zaidel

politician

Jaime Palomera Zaidel is a prominent urban researcher and the director of the housing and city area at the Urban Research Institute of Barcelona. He is known for his critical analysis of the housing crisis in Spain, particularly addressing the complexities surrounding the phenomenon of 'okupación' or squatting. Palomera emphasizes that the public perception of widespread illegal occupation is heavily influenced by fear and misinformation, rather than statistical realities. He advocates for a nuanced understanding of the factors contributing to housing insecurity, arguing that the real issues to address are the lack of affordable housing and increasing inequality in property access.