Brussels Briefing - Housing affordability for young people in the EU: Insights from Eurofound’s latest research
As part of Eurofound’s #BrusselsBriefings series, join us for an off-the-record, in-person briefing presenting the latest findings on the housing affordability challenges facing Europe, with a particular focus on young adults.
Thursday, 5 February 2026
Start
10:00
End
12:00
Event background
This briefing, by invitation only, will feature Eurofound’s research expert Marie Hyland who will share key findings from our recent report Foundational challenges: The housing struggles of Europe’s youth.
The analysis shows how rapidly rising prices and rents are outpacing income growth across the EU and reshaping people’s opportunities to live independently, affecting labour mobility, household formation and regional cohesion. Analysis shows that in several Member States - including Bulgaria, Ireland, Poland, Portugal and Spain - young people would need more than 80 % of their median wage to afford a standard two-room rental. In some coastal regions this rises above 100 %, effectively requiring more than one full-time income to secure a starter home.
Marie will explore what these trends mean for social outcomes, regional disparities, and highlight policy responses aimed at improving access to affordable housing across the Union. Finally, Marie will briefly introduce Eurofound’s new data dashboard of housing indicators, noting the data currently available as well as plans for its development.
This session will provide stakeholders with an opportunity to engage directly Eurofound experts on the most recent data and analysis. Following opening remarks and a short presentation, the schedule will include a Q&A and an exchange of ideas with the audience on policy options to address the deepening housing crisis in Europe.
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Agenda
Contact
Attendance is by invitation only. For any queries about the briefing, please contact Cristina Arigho.
Cristina Arigho
Senior Communication ManagerCristina Arigho viša je voditeljica komunikacija i voditeljica angažmana i promidžbi dionika u odjelu za informacije i komunikacije u Eurofoundu, a Agenciji se pridružila 2012. Prije toga provela je gotovo 20 godina u Bruxellesu radeći na različitim ulogama, od kojih su mnoge bile u Europskoj komisiji, među ostalim kao glasnogovornica Glavne uprave za zapošljavanje, socijalna pitanja i uključivanje (2010. – 2012.) i Glavne uprave za proračun (2007. – 2009.). Prije nego što se pridružila službi glasnogovornika Komisije, bila je glasnogovornica u Glavnoj upravi za zapošljavanje (2005. – 2007.) i pisateljica govora za povjerenika i glavnog direktora u to vrijeme (2003. – 2005.). Prije rada u Komisiji radila je za radio i televiziju RTÉ (irska nacionalna televizija) u Bruxellesu kao asistentica produkcije i istraživačica, a kasnije kao producentica vijesti. Cristina je diplomirala primijenjene jezike na Sveučilištu Ulster u Coleraineu u Sjevernoj Irskoj.
Speakers
Marie Hyland
Research officerMarie Hyland pridružila se Eurofoundu kao istraživačka službenica u odjelu za socijalne politike 2023. Prije toga, Marie je provela nekoliko godina kao ekonomistica u Svjetskoj banci, gdje je radila na nizu pitanja, uključujući rod, klimatske promjene i razvoj privatnog sektora. Marieino istraživanje proučavalo je utjecaj pravne diskriminacije na ekonomsko osnaživanje žena, razmatralo ulogu veličine poduzeća i upravljačkih praksi na produktivnost i gospodarski razvoj te analiziralo ekonomiju politika ublažavanja klimatskih promjena. Marie je doktorirala ekonomiju na Trinity Collegeu u Dublinu.
Series: Brussels briefings
Eurofound's Brussels Briefings are off-the-record, in-person sessions designed for insightful exchanges. Meet Eurofound experts to discuss the latest developments on the Brussels agenda in an informal setting.
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