More than a roof

This paper sets out the European Youth Forum’s position on housing. Formed through extensive consultation with our member organisations - representing millions of young people across Europe - it highlights the urgent need for action to address what, for many young people, increasingly feels like a never-ending housing crisis. It is our assertion that the housing crisis is neither inevitable nor irresolvable. Instead, it is the predictable outcome of a housing system that has misinterpreted the core function of a home: as a place to live, to grow, and to belong. We have identified specific and actionable measures that can be taken to significantly improve the situation.