Keywords: Housing crisis
French authorities evacuated a makeshift camp housing hundreds of homeless people from the grounds of the Samu social in Paris on Thursday, highlighting the mounting pressure on the capital’s emergency accommodation system. The camp, located inside and in front of the Samu social facility in Paris’s......
Portugal’s tightening migration policies are creating uncertainty for the construction industry, with companies warning that restrictions on foreign workers could worsen labor shortages at a time when the country urgently needs more housing. The construction sector has relied heavily on migrant......
Portugal's centre-right minority government has launched a major housing reform aimed at liberalising the rental market, accelerating eviction procedures and bringing forward the end of rent control measures. The initiative, announced by Housing Minister Miguel Pinto Luz, is designed to restore......
At least 929 people experiencing homelessness died in France during 2025, according to a preliminary count released by the collective Les Morts de la Rue. The figures, compiled from reports submitted by around 50 associations working with homeless populations across mainland France and overseas territories,......
The 13th World Urban Forum held in Baku brought together an unprecedented gathering of global decision makers, urban experts, and civil society actors to redefine priorities for cities. Nearly 60,000 participants from 176 countries attended the event, alongside heads of state, ministers, parliamentarians,......
Spain’s controversial proposal to impose a steep tax on non-European Union property buyers has stalled in parliament, reflecting political divisions and the challenges of passing reforms under a minority government. The plan, promoted by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, aimed to significantly......
Switzerland is likely to face a deeper housing shortage in 2026, driven by sustained population growth, economic recovery, and limited residential construction, according to senior housing officials. Martin Tschirren, director of the Federal Office for Housing, warned that structural factors behind......
Spanish authorities have imposed a substantial fine of more than 64 million euros on Airbnb for publishing advertisements for properties that are not authorized for short-term rental. The sanction comes amid growing concern over Spain’s housing crisis, particularly in major cities and tourist areas. According......
Spain’s far-right political party, Vox, has unveiled a plan to introduce a "dissuasive tax regime" aimed at limiting property purchases by foreigners, while also attributing the country's housing crisis to illegal immigration. These measures are part of a broader strategy to prioritize......
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