How easy is it

for young people

in Europe to access affordable

and quality housing?

The latest Youth Wiki report

explores the challenges,

the gaps,

the policy responses in 34

European countries.

Finding one: Housing affordability

is one of young people's

biggest concerns.

Nearly one quarter of young people

in the EU, say housing

costs are one of their biggest concerns

for the future,

and in some countries,

these numbers are even higher.

Rising rents and house prices,

combined with limited incomes,

are making it harder

for young people

to secure

stable housing and live independently.

Finding two: Supporting young

people's renting capacity is essential.

Renting is often

the only realistic option

for young people to afford a house.

Yet support to rent remains limited.

But there are ways to help,

such as establishing housing

allowances,

supported rental schemes

and affordable co-leading or co-housing

Finding three:

There is a need to increase

the availability of social

and affordable housing.

Across Europe,

The supply of social housing

is not meeting demand.

Limited stock and long

waiting lists prevent

many young people from accessing

affordable, secure homes.

Increasing the social housing stock

across

Europe is a solution

that can bring major improvements

to prevent

overcrowding and housing and security.

Finding for integrating youth

perspectives into housing policy is key.

Listening to young people's

perspectives can help

ensure policies respond

directly to their housing needs.

Actions like linking housing

to youth

employment schemes, students

mobility programmes or social inclusion

initiatives can pull

the different policies

strands together

for an integrated approach.

Access to affordable and quality

housing is essential for young people's

well-being, future

opportunities and independence.

Explore the Youth Wiki report on access

to affordable and quality

housing, and learn

more about youth

housing policy across Europe.