Press – Impact Royal Decrees 28 and 29/2026

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The approval of Royal Decrees 28/2026 and 29/2026 by the Congress’s Permanent Deputation has led to several media appearances by the UNESCO Housing Chair, summarized below:

  1. Prof. Dr. Sergio Nasarre was interviewed by the newspaper *Law&Trends* (Oct 4, 2026): https://www.lawandtrends.com/noticias/administrativo/sergio-nasarre-hay-que-buscar-soluciones-al-problema-de-la-vivienda-dentro-de-la-constitucion-no-fuera-de-ella-1.html
  2. Prof. Dr. Sergio Nasarre participated in the *Time* magazine report “Spain’s Leader Is Betting His Government on the Housing Crisis” (Oct 7, 2026): https://time.com/article/2026/10/05/spain-snap-elections-sanchez-housing-crisis/
  3. Prof. Dr. Sergio Nasarre was interviewed by *Antena3 Noticias* (Oct 7, 2026): https://www.atresplayer.com/antena3/noticias/noticias-1/octubre-2026/07-10-26-la-huelga-general-por-la-crisis-de-vivienda-sera-previsiblemente-el-11-de-noviembre_6ac5ef6c4e4e840007369ad3/
  4. Prof. Dr. Sergio Nasarre was interviewed by *Indicador d’Economia* (Oct 8, 2026): https://www.indicadordeeconomia.com/entrevistes/149/derogaria-el-90-de-la-ley-de-vivienda
  5. Dr. Gemma Caballe was interviewed by *Diari de Tarragona* (October 4, 2026): https://www.diaridetarragona.com/tarragona/272189/gemma-caballe-sobre-vivienda-expulsado-rentas-bajas-medias-mercado-compra.html

Presentation of “El Llindar” experience

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Prof. Dr. Sergio Nasarre presents the book on local housing policies and the “El Umbral” simulation experience at the Baix Penedès County Council (Tarragona). The event took place on October 5, 2026.

Press – Crónica Global

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Prof. Dr. Sergio Nasarre participated in the event organized by Crónica Global (September 28, 2026).

Link: https://cronicaglobal.elespanol.com/business/20261004/sergio-nasarre-espana-nordicos-vivienda-problema-copiarlos/1003742799556_0.amp.html

Press – Effects Royal Decrees 26/2027 and 2772026

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The publication of Royal Decrees 26/2026 and 27/2026 has led to increased media engagement by the UNESCO Chair in Housing; a summary follows below:

Publication

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Dr. Gemma Caballé has published the article “Dual Mandate in Catalan Civil Law: Analysis and Application in the Real Estate Sector” in the Revista Catalana de Dret Privat (Catalan Journal of Private Law), Vol. 31, 2025. The study analyzes the mandate contract under Catalan civil law and, specifically, the concept of the dual mandate, as regulated by Article 622-25.3 of the Civil Code of Catalonia.

It can be downloaded at: https://revistes.iec.cat/index.php/RCDP/article/view/156971

 

Press

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Dr. Gemma Caballe is interviewed by RNE about the role of real estate intermediation (September 25, 2025).

The interview can be accessed at: https://www.rtve.es/play/audios/fin-de-mes/fin-mes-papel-intermediacion-inmobiliaria-25-09-26/17241322/

 

19th International Workshop “Collaborative Housing: Typology, Suitability, and Experiences”

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The UNESCO Chair in Housing is organizing a workshop titled “Collaborative Housing: Typology, Suitability, and Experiences”. Dr. Philippa Hughes has spent two years conducting research at the URV UNESCO Chair in Housing, investigating key aspects of collaborative housing in Catalonia and England; her work has led to the establishment of a typology and an analysis of the motivations for choosing this lifestyle, as well as the experiences and challenges faced by residents. This research was carried out within the framework of the European project CollabHome, supported by a Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship from the European Commission.

The seminar will take place on October 13, 2026, starting at 11:00 a.m. in the Board Room at the URV Catalunya Campus; Prof. Hughes will present her findings and lead a discussion with the attendees.

 

 

TV3

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Dr. Héctor Simón appeared on the 3cat program “Catalunya migdia” (September 17, 2026).

Link: https://www.3cat.cat/3cat/catalunya-migdia-de-14-a-15-h-17092026/audio/1291031/

Press

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Prof. Dr. Sergio Nasarre participates in the article “Soil, bureaucracy and rules that keep changing hinder 20 years of attempts to solve the housing problem” (19-9-2026).

Link: https://www.elespanol.com/invertia/observatorios/vivienda/20260919/suelo-burocracia-normas-no-paran-cambiar-lastran-anos-intentos-solucionar-problema-vivienda/1003744388558_0.html

Magazine “Mirades de Ciència”

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Dr. Héctor Simón and Dr. Blanca Deusdad have contributed to the second issue of *Mirades de Ciència*, the first annual science communication magazine in Catalan from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili, published by the Science Communication and Outreach Unit (ComCiència).

More information at: https://revistes.urv.cat/index.php/mirades