housing crisis

Europe in Motion

What are the most urgent issues EU citizens want to see tackled?

Three-quarters of EU citizens currently live in cities and urban areas. This figure is set to grow to 78% by 2050.

10/07/2025

Travel News

Spanish court keeps order to block 66,000 Airbnb listings

The government is clamping down on Airbnb properties to tackle its housing crisis, which the company claims is misguided.

20/06/2025

Europe News

Young people disporportionately affected by the EU's housing crisis

In 2023, EU households on average spent 19.7% of their disposable income on housing. Eurostat data shows that in the same time period, young people make up a significant share of those who spend at least 40% of their income

13/06/2025

Travel News

Airbnb rolls out anti-party tech to prevent summer disruptions

Spain recently removed 65,000 Airbnb listings amid mounting backlash against the platform.

23/05/2025

Travel News

Spain orders Airbnb to remove more than 65,000 holiday rental listings

Many Spaniards blame short-term rentals on platforms like Airbnb for worsening housing shortages.

20/05/2025

Economy

Where did house prices and rents rise the most in 2024 across Europe?

Euronews takes a closer look at how house prices and rents evolved across Europe in 2024.

18/04/2025

Economy

How long would it take for teachers to afford a house in Europe?

Euronews calculated how many months of salary a teacher would need to buy a 100 m² home across Europe, using data from the OECD and Numbeo.

12/04/2025

Europe News

Housing crisis: EU can do 'much more' than build new homes, says MEP

In less than a decade, average house prices have risen by 48% across the EU. The European Parliament's has set up a new committee to tackle the crisis, and its chair Irene Tinagli told Euronews there is plenty of room for manoeuvre.

21/02/2025

Economy

Rents in Ireland could rise as Taoiseach suggests review of price cap

Leader Micheál Martin says investors require more stability to invest in housing, which could subsequently reduce shortages.

10/02/2025

Economy

How much of your disposable income goes to housing in Europe?

People in the EU spend 20% of their disposable income on housing. Euronews Business examines how housing costs as a share of income vary across Europe.

03/02/2025

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Watch: protesters rally to postpone eviction in Barcelona

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Barcelona's Casa Orsola on Friday to prevent the eviction of long-term tenant Josep Torrent, drawing attention to the city's housing crisis and soaring rents.

01/02/2025

Europe News

Protesters in Barcelona angry at evictions and high rental rates

Local residents and activists blame the influx of tourists, many of whom seek short-term rental accommodations, for contributing to soaring rent prices.

31/01/2025

Destinations

Overtourism in Dubai clogs up streets and pushes up house prices

Skyscraper-studded Dubai has been on a hot streak for the last five years — and some residents are starting to feel burned.

28/01/2025

Travel News

Why is Airbnb claiming Spain’s new rental rules will fuel overtourism?

Amsterdam brought in new rules for Airbnb hosts in 2022 and the results are revealing.

22/01/2025

My Wildest Prediction

Nomad working will continue to rise, Rory Sutherland predicts

According to Rory Sutherland, people will go nomadic. What are the economic reasons behind this prediction? The marketing expert joins My Wildest Prediction to share his insights into the question.

15/01/2025

Economy

Spain calls for 100% tax charge on property bought by non-EU buyers

Spain is planning to bring in strict legislation for property purchases in an attempt to control the country's rapidly escalating housing crisis, which has left residents complaining of being unable to afford to buy or rent a property.

14/01/2025

Economy

Spiralling housing costs hit jobs as employers struggle to find staff

Surging housing prices have led to several employees leaving capital cities, and as consequence, many employers have introduced staff housing benefits in order to attract and retain staff.

10/01/2025

Economy

How do regional disparities in housing costs vary across Europe?

Regional disparities in housing costs as a share of disposable income vary widely across countries. While the UK has the largest gap, it also includes some of the regions with the lowest cost proportions.

04/01/2025

Travel News

Athens limits short-term rentals in bid to alleviate housing shortage

Short-term rentals in Greece surged in 2024, with the number of available beds in the rental units overtaking the number of beds at the country's hotels.

01/01/2025

Economy

Squeezed out of the market: Why is renting hard in the Netherlands?

The Dutch government is rolling out a law to cap excessively high rental costs. Economists are divided on the subject.

13/12/2024