# Gernika youth center eviction dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gernika-youth-center-eviction-dispute
> Updated: 2026-09-01T14:30:50.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In Gernika, youth protesters organized a sit-in at the City Council to oppose the planned eviction of the Gaztetxe de Gernika youth center. Protesters, mobilized by Egurre Gazte Asamblada, sought to prevent renovation works intended to repurpose the building into a library, arguing that the move lacks community consensus. The mobilization successfully delayed scheduled construction work and led to meetings between youth representatives and local officials.

As the dispute continued, the Egurre Gazte Asanbleda declared they would defend the center until a guaranteed alternative location is provided. While Mayor Jose Mari Gorroño stated the building must be vacated within the month, the youth group has rejected previous relocation suggestions, such as the Astra cultural center. They expressed a willingness to move only if the municipality secures a site, such as a space in Bekoibarra, to ensure the continuity of their activities.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: Gernika-Lumo youth group vows to defend center until relocation is guaranteed

The Egurre Gazte Asanbleda youth group in Gernika-Lumo will continue to occupy their center until the local government guarantees a permanent alternative location for their project.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gernika-lumo-youth-group-vows-to-defend-center-until-relocation-is-guaranteed

### 2026-08-24: Gernika youth protest against Gaztetxe eviction

Youth protesters held a sit-in at the Gernika City Council to prevent the eviction of the Gaztetxe de Gernika, successfully delaying planned renovations intended to convert the building into a library.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gernika-youth-protest-against-gaztetxe-eviction

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