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EU to revise state aid rules to address bloc-wide housing crisis

The European Commission has presented a plan to address the housing crisis in Europe, which includes relaxing rules on economic intervention by governments.

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Housing has become a hot topic across the 27-member bloc and Dan Jørgensen is the first-ever European Commissioner appointed to handle the situation. Will it help?

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What are Europeans giving up for their mortgage payments?

Many Europeans are taking on hefty mortgages to cover housing costs. For some, such loans require cutting back on daily purchases — but what gets trimmed first?

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EU to loosen state aid rules to boost affordable housing supply

The EU's housing commissioner told Euronews that the European Commission will address the housing crisis by considering investments, energy, social, and internal market policies, as well as state aid rules.

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Peace talks to end the war in Ukraine, and a housing emergency that needs critical attention- catch up on the week in EU politics on “Brussels, my love?” the podcast

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Are priced-out European singles turning to love to buy a home?

Salary, love life, geography... For people living alone, the road to the property ladder is strewn with obstacles. Who faces the biggest costs, and what solutions are Europeans turning to?

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How a 50-Year mortgage could reshape homeownership in the US

The White House is considering backing a 50-year mortgage plan to help alleviate the country's home affordability crisis. Experts say the proposal has several drawbacks.

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House sales in Europe: Which markets are growing, which are slowing?

Euronews Business takes a closer look at European housing market trends, focusing on home sales and the factors driving them.

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Who is Rob Jetten, the potential next Dutch prime minister?

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Greece acts on housing crunch as shortages pile pressure on government

The Greek government has just announced the use of two solutions to tackle the housing crisis in Greece, but some say those might not be enough to fix one of the worst housing crisis in Europe.

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Pilgrims turn Santiago de Compostela into overtourism flashpoint

The visitor boom has been turbocharged by social media and experience-driven travel after the coronavirus pandemic.

Europe in Motion

What's the EU country where people can't wait to leave?

Lack of affordable housing and job opportunities are among the main reasons to leave. But the local political situation also plays a part.

Economy

Which countries collect the most from property taxes across Europe?

Property tax policies vary across Europe. In some countries, such as the UK and France, property taxes make up a significant share of both GDP and total taxation.