Barcelona Launches Antiracism Plan Through 2036

Jaume Collboni, the mayor of Barcelona, Spain, today presented the city’s first Antiracism Plan 2026-2036. The plan aims to address racism across municipal areas including housing, education, and healthcare.

It will dedicate 3.5 million euros over ten years to revising city practices and ensuring equal representation in decision-making bodies. Barcelona is a city home to 183 nationalities and 300 languages.

The plan includes training for all city employees on antiracism, a review of administrative processes, and the creation of an Antiracism Observatory. Existing projects, such as support for vulnerable youth and the Antirumors Network, will receive continued funding. The city also intends to establish protocols for addressing discrimination in housing and to support people with irregular administrative status who report racist incidents.

Barcelona’s Discrimination Observatory has tracked a rise in racism since 2018, recording 314 cases in 2024. Roughly 30% of Barcelona residents report experiencing discrimination based on culture, religion, or ethnicity. The plan’s success depends on ongoing funding and consistent implementation, and the city acknowledges the growing presence of hateful rhetoric.