Denmark's minister for social affairs, Sophie Hæstorp Andersen, emphasizes the need for the EU to focus on affordable housing for persons with disabilities living in institutions. Despite international agreements promoting independence, many EU countries still rely on institutional living, with a significant increase in the number of adults in such settings. The lack of accessible housing and support services contributes to this trend. The EU has proposed initiatives to improve conditions, but progress remains slow, and member states must commit to concrete actions for real change. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)