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China
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Europe's public debates
The Agenda
62 issues shaping Europe's politics.
From Ukraine to pensions — the debates every European government and party is answering.
62 topics9 themes27 countries
2 topics
Housing affordability
A generation priced out of a home.
In short
Rising house prices and rents, slow construction and short-term rentals have made housing a top issue for young people. The EU has named its first housing commissioner and is preparing a European affordable housing plan, though housing remains mainly a national and local competence.
Why it matters now
Mass housing protests in Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands, and housing-driven elections, make this a new EU priority.
The divide
Market camp
build more by cutting red tape
Interventionist camp
rent controls, social housing and limits on investors and tourist rentals
Migration link
some parties tie shortages to immigration.