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EU Unveils Housing Initiatives Amid Cost of Living Crisis

10/23/2025

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Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, announced housing initiatives to address the EU's cost of living crisis.
Key proposals include regulating short-term rentals to curb rising housing costs and an Affordable Housing Plan due for release in December.
National leaders will discuss these issues at the European Council summit in Brussels as part of addressing the rise of far-right parties.

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Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, announced housing initiatives to address the EU's cost of living crisis.
Key proposals include regulating short-term rentals to curb rising housing costs and an Affordable Housing Plan due for release in December.
National leaders will discuss these issues at the European Council summit in Brussels as part of addressing the rise of far-right parties.