The challenge of cities in making housing affordable for all – what can they expect from the EU?

Urgent action is needed to address the housing affordability challenges and there is no single magic bullet solution: we need a combination of boosting supply, mobilising public and private investment, and supporting vulnerable groups. The housing challenge is a global phenomenon, and to deliver results in the EU means navigating the complexities of multiple levels of government. The housing affordability crisis is most affecting cities, including right here in Barcelona, but they operate within constraints defined by national frameworks, global capital flows and market dynamics while they need to serve the interest of their citizens. How can the EU help?