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 višja vodja za komuniciranje ter vodja za vključevanje in promocijo deležnikov v enoti za informacije in komuniciranje pri Eurofoundu, ki se ji je pridružila leta 2012. Pred tem je skoraj 20 let preživela v Bruslju, kjer je delala na različnih položajih, med drugim v Evropski komisiji, med drugim kot tiskovna predstavnica GD za zaposlovanje, socialne zadeve in vključevanje (2010–2012) in GD za proračun (2007–2009). Preden se je pridružila službi tiskovne predstavnice Komisije, je bila tiskovna predstavnica GD za zaposlovanje (2005–2007) in takratna pisnica govorov za komisarko in generalno direktorico (2003–2005). Pred zaposlitvijo v Komisiji je delala na radiu in televiziji RTÉ (irska nacionalna televizija) v Bruslju kot asistentka produkcije in raziskovalka, kasneje pa kot producentka novic. Cristina je diplomirala iz uporabnih jezikov na Univerzi v Ulstru v Coleraine na Severnem Irskem.
Speakers
Marie Hyland
Research officerMarie Hyland se je Eurofoundu pridružila leta 2023 kot raziskovalka v enoti za socialno politiko. Pred tem je Marie več let preživela kot ekonomistka v Svetovni banki, kjer je delala na številnih vprašanjih, vključno s spolom, podnebnimi spremembami in razvojem zasebnega sektorja. Marieina raziskava je proučevala vpliv pravne diskriminacije na ekonomsko opolnomočenje žensk, obravnavala vlogo velikosti podjetja in vodstvenih praks na produktivnost in gospodarski razvoj ter analizirala ekonomijo politik za blažitev podnebnih sprememb. Marie je doktorirala iz ekonomije na Trinity College v 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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