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Plan for affordable housing: Time pressure for a big hit?

For the first time, the EU is tackling the issue of affordable housing with its own strategy. However, the timetable is tight – and has even been brought forward once again by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. It remains to be seen how much the plan can achieve.

Alina Leimbach
09. October 2025
Desperate housing request hangs on a broken public phone.
Affordable housing is in short supply in many places in the EU. (IMAGO / Seeliger)

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Last updated: 09. October 2025

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