In European regions, housing costs burden over 10% of households, with rents up 16% and house prices 37% in a decade.

Local authorities struggle with insufficient renovation rates, causing a shortage of affordable housing. They call for more support for deep renovation and protection of vulnerable groups, alongside efforts to preserve urban centres from excessive tourism.

Members of the Committee of Regions (CoR) advocate sustainable architecture to enhance energy efficiency and utilise the European Regional and Development Fund for new social housing in European regions.