The Commission plans to invest over €43 billion by 2027 to address a housing crisis marked by a 60.5% increase in house prices and a 28.8% rise in rents since 2015. House ownership has declined, and residents in major cities spend over 40% of their income on housing. The EU has launched an Affordable Housing Plan to increase supply and tackle short-term rentals, with a summit planned for coordinated solutions. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)