Spain: CIS survey reveals public demand for increased healthcare and education spending

A study by the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (CIS) on attitudes toward the welfare state reveals widespread public concern in Spain regarding essential services. Approximately 86% of Spaniards believe the right to decent housing is not guaranteed for all citizens, with 83% predicting that access to a first home will either worsen or remain unchanged in the future.

Public demand for increased government spending is high, particularly in healthcare, which received a 94.6% call for more investment. Education (92.6%) and forest fire prevention (92.1%) also saw significant demands for increased funding. Regarding the future of healthcare, 51.1% of respondents believe the quality of medical attention will decline, while only 21.9% expect improvements.

In terms of current satisfaction, public transport (56.2%), education (54%), and citizen security (50.9%) received the most favorable ratings. Conversely, forest fire prevention (71.7%), justice services (69.4%), and assistance for dependent persons (61.8%) were viewed less satisfactorily by the population.