The Guardian view on Europe’s housing crisis: time for the EU to get radical | Editorial

Rising housing costs are damaging the social fabric of EU member states. The Dutch election highlighted the severity of the housing crisis, with prices doubling in the last decade. Affordability issues plague not only expensive markets but also emerging areas due to speculation and supply shortages. The EU is finally responding with a Europe-wide affordable housing plan. Socialist MEPs demanded action on housing as a condition of support for Ursula von der Leyen. Brussels will soon release its first housing plan targeting the Airbnb rental market's impact. The plan also aims to facilitate government subsidies for new home construction. The goal is to address the pan-European pattern of unaffordable housing. This initiative marks a significant step towards tackling the housing crisis. Submissions are being considered for publication on the issues raised.