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 je senior manažérkou pre komunikáciu a vedúcou zapojenia zainteresovaných strán a povýšenia v oddelení informácií a komunikácie nadácie Eurofound, do agentúry nastúpila v roku 2012. Predtým strávila takmer 20 rokov v Bruseli, kde pracovala na rôznych pozíciách, mnohé z nich v Európskej komisii, vrátane hovorkyne GR pre zamestnanosť, sociálne záležitosti a začlenenie (2010 – 2012) a GR pre rozpočet (2007 – 2009). Pred nástupom do služby hovorcu Komisie bola tlačovou hovorkyňou GR pre zamestnanosť (2005 – 2007) a autorkou prejavov pre komisára a vtedajšieho generálneho riaditeľa (2003 – 2005). Pred pôsobením v Komisii pracovala pre rozhlasovú a televíznu RTÉ (írska národná televízia) v Bruseli ako asistentka produkcie a výskumníčka a neskôr ako spravodajská producentka. Cristina je absolventkou aplikovaných jazykov na University of Ulster v Coleraine v Severnom Írsku.
Speakers
Marie Hyland
Research officerMarie Hylandová nastúpila do nadácie Eurofound ako výskumná pracovníčka v oddelení sociálnych politík v roku 2023. Predtým Marie strávila niekoľko rokov ako ekonómka vo Svetovej banke, kde pracovala na rôznych otázkach vrátane rodovej rovnosti, zmeny klímy a rozvoja súkromného sektora. Mariin výskum sa zaoberal vplyvom právnej diskriminácie na posilnenie ekonomického postavenia žien, zvážil úlohu veľkosti firmy a manažérskych postupov na produktivitu a hospodársky rozvoj a analyzoval ekonomiku politík na zmiernenie zmeny klímy. Marie je držiteľkou doktorátu z ekonómie na Trinity College v Dubline.
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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