The central aim of this article is to describe the state of art of the impact of globalisation on Barcelona and Madrid (Spain). It especially focuses on the transformations of their historic centres, the most accessible and highly contested spaces, and the reactions of their citizen movements and city councils. It begins by analysing the gentrification process. It then shows how these cities were even more intensively transformed by commercial gentrification, touristification and studentification, all within a general framework of financialisation. Consequently, both cities act like businesses, seeking high profits, and ignoring many of their citizens. Within this context, public policies have undergone a slight change of orientation. In this tense context, this article presents a series of reflections and suggestions for future action.

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巴塞罗那和马德里如何应对全球化的影响？

本文的中心目标是描述全球化对巴塞罗那和马德里（西班牙）的影响的现状。它特别关注其历史中心的改造、最方便和竞争激烈的空间，以及公民运动和市议会的反应。它首先分析高档化过程。然后它展示了这些城市如何通过商业高档化、旅游化和学生化而更加深入地转变，所有这些都在金融化的总体框架内。因此，这两个城市的行为都像企业一样，追求高额利润，而忽视了他们的许多市民。在此背景下，公共政策的方向发生了轻微的变化。在这种紧张的背景下，本文提出了一系列思考和对未来行动的建议。