1. Barcelona plans to let all tourist rental licenses expire by 2028, effectively banning short-term rentals. 2. The move aims to address a housing crisis exacerbated by platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, which have reportedly increased rents by 68% in the past decade. 3. The ban is supported by a decree law allowing officials to force landlords to offer affordable housing, aiming to increase the city's residential housing stock.