This article presents a systematic review of the literature on rural
vulnerability research in order to identify the different trends related to
the sources of socio-environmental vulnerability in rural Spain.
A majority belief exists that setting a maximum limit for rental prices
would help more people to access housing, but what do the studies say? We
analyse whether having access to information changes people’s opinions.
What social challenges does decent housing represent in Spain? This report
analyses three challenges in this field: access, conditions and energy
needs.
The welfare system in Spain has never paid great attention to housing.
However, it is a key aspect and one that has repercussions in other
dimensions such as health and education.
Employment precarity is an obstacle to accessing home ownership for young
people. Rental, which is more expensive, or family solidarity are the main
alternatives for setting up a home.
This study provides empirical data on social inclusion policies in Spain,
showing significant impacts on employment, social support, education,
digital skills and housing. The outcomes reinforce the importance of
designing evidence-based public policies.
The cheque bebé was a payment designed to incentivise the birth rate,
however its effect was limited. Although it helped some families to decide,
difficulty in reconciling work and motherhood has continued to be the main
obstacle to having more children.
Work-life balance policies that strengthen job stability can contribute to
increasing fertility by improving compatibility between work and
motherhood, but they also pose challenges for female recruitment.