Explained: How the EU can help to fix the housing crisis

Описание: With personal finances stretched - and house prices and rents high - many Europeans are struggling to afford a suitable home. 

Recent Eurobarometer surveys show the cost of living and access to housing are among their biggest concerns. 

The European Parliament is working hard to tackle the housing crisis and the issues behind it: 
How can we build more decent, sustainable and affordable homes? 
How can we improve access to social housing?  
How can working together at EU level help? 

To find out more, we spoke to the chair of the European Parliament’s dedicated special committee.

Chapters:
00:00: Introduction
01:14: Why is the housing issue so important?
01:46: How has the situation changed since you first looked for a house to now?
02:30: What is the role of Parliament's special committee on the Housing Crisis?
03:25: What are the main causes of this housing crisis?
04:11: Who is the most affected by the housing crisis?
04:54: How much money is available for tackling the housing crisis at EU level?
05:52: Is that enough or do we need more?
06:25: Where does the responsibility lie between the EU and the national governments when it comes to housing?
07:05: Which concrete measures the EU could take to bring housing prices down?
08:16: Why is it important that houses are energy efficient and how can that help easing the housing crisis?
08:59: If you could pass one law for the housing crisis tomorrow, what would that be?
10:04: Eurostat data on how the housing crisis is affecting young people
10:30: What is Parliament's message to them?
11:04: Does the next EU long-term budget pay attention to these young people?
11:38: What's been done to tackle the negative effects of short-term rentals in the market?
12:37: What would be your message for the people who are really struggling with housing?
13:07: What's wrong with the housing market in the EU?
13:35: Name three ways Parliament can contribute to fixing the housing crisis.
14:14: What have you learned heading your committee?