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Tens of thousands protest high rents in Barcelona

A large number of Spaniards took to the streets of Barcelona on Saturday night to protest a housing crunch and the high cost of renting an apartment in the city.

Economy

How much income goes on rent for minimum wage earners in Europe?

The share of minimum wage income spent on rent varies across Europe, from 35% in France to 56% in the Netherlands. Euronews Business examines minimum wages and average rent costs in EU countries.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Are claims of discrimination against Irish citizens true?

Ahead of the Irish general election, a manipulated video has been shared thousands of times on X, supposedly showing a migrant mocking a white woman over having obtained social housing.

Economy

Europeans forced to cut back on food to pay mortgages as costs soar

A large number of Europeans have no other way to cover their mounting housing costs other than to cut back on food, according to a new study.

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Can getting creative with office space solve Berlin's housing crisis?

Two German entrepreneurs have been converting old factories and disused office spaces into affordable apartments in Berlin for years. As rents spiral in the German capital, Euronews met them to ask if such projects could be a feasible solution for the housing crises dominating Europe.

Europe News

Thousands protest in Portugal against rising house prices

The housing crisis has its roots in a chronic shortage of affordable and social housing, a situation worsened by wealthy foreigners moving to Portugal on the promise of tax breaks.

Economy

Ireland needs 'tens of thousands' more homes to keep up with demand

Ireland's central bank says the housing market is struggling from a decade of under-supply and needs tens of thousands more homes to be built annually.

Radio Schuman

What will a European Commissioner for housing do?

In July, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed the introduction for a European Commissioner for housing in her upcoming team. So what will be their task, and how will it work on the national level?

Europe News

Lisbon municipality to provide affordable housing for teachers

A city council in Portugal will provide affordable housing for teachers who teach in the municipality but have to commute from afar.

Europe News

Advocates call on German government to reign in real estate prices

The Justice Ministry says it will not change rental laws despite the calls.

Economy

Housing expenditures surge in the EU: Where do people pay most?

The proportion of household expenditure dedicated to housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels has significantly increased over the past 20 years. Euronews Business takes a closer look at which countries experienced the largest increase.

Europe Decoded

What could an EU Commissioner do to tackle the housing crisis?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has promised MEPs an EU commissioner with a mandate on housing, an area of limited competence for the bloc - how might these new powers be unveiled in practice?

Europe News

Why housing, defence and Mediterranean could have EU Commissioners

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said all three issues should be their own portfolio in the next executive that will take shape in September.

Economy

German construction sector looks set to see road blocks ahead

Despite receiving strong support and investment from the government, Germany's construction sector remains in the doldrums, with no sign of improvement any time soon, according to a respected analyst.

Health news

Study finds lasting health impact of housing insecurity in childhood

A recent study found that housing insecurity during childhood leads to long-term adverse health outcomes.

Economy

Price of constructing apartments sky-high in these European cities

A new Irish report compares the cost of building the same apartment in ten European cities.

World News

UK election: Cost of living, chronic housing shortage on voters’ minds

More than 1.2 million families are on a waiting list for social housing in England alone.

Markets

Owner, private renter or social renter: How is housing changing in UK?

The UK housing landscape has changed significantly in recent decades with a large fall in home ownership rates. Importantly, the proportion of private renters is rising, while the number of social renters continues to decline.

United Kingdom

UK housing crisis top issue for voters ahead of election

More than 300,000 people in the UK have no permanent housing on any given night, including those who are sleeping on the streets, living in cars, staying in hostels or temporarily seeking help from family and friends, recent research shows.

Economy

Ireland's asylum seeker crisis: Services at breaking point

An understaffed healthcare system and housing shortages are problems that have plagued Ireland for years. As the country now grapples with an influx of asylum seekers, how does the government plan to support them - and its residents?