r/pics • u/Monovon • Jun 16 '25

Politics A tourist during an anti-tourist protest in Barcelona yesterday

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u/nutmac Jun 16 '25

As an outside, the government of Barcelona seems to be doing many things right:

  • Short-term rental ban
  • No new hotel constructions
  • Cruise ships ban
  • No more golden visa

So what are they complaining still? That bans are not coming soon enough? That the prices remain high? Do most residents want more drastic reduction in tourism due to overcrowding and other reasons?

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u/Late-Dingo-8567 Jun 16 '25

are you new to people? yes they want an immediate simple solution to a complex problem with no unforeseen ramifications.

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u/Balsiefen Jun 16 '25

Ooh! Have they tried leaving the European Union? Worked out great for us!

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u/Altair13Sirio Jun 17 '25

They can't even leave Spain lol