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Forget Affordability. Europe Has an Availability Crisis. AI-Generated.
Across Europe, widespread talk of a “housing affordability crisis” has dominated headlines for years. But policymakers and economists are increasingly sounding a different alarm: the crisis is no longer just about steep costs — it’s about fundamental scarcity. Even if rents or prices could be tamed, there simply aren’t enough homes to meet demand, especially in major cities and booming regions. This availability crisis — where supply falls far short of population needs — is now reshaping urban life, labour markets, and social cohesion across the continent.
By Aarif Lashari10 days ago in Poets
Held, Then Released. AI-Generated.
Mara didn’t realize how tired she was until she stopped moving. She stood at the top of the ladder, paint roller heavy in her hand, staring at the unfinished stretch of siding in front of her. The color was meant to be calming, something between blue and gray, but up close it felt uncertain, like it hadn’t decided what it wanted to be yet. The sun pressed warm against the house, and for the first time all day, Mara felt the weight of everything she’d been carrying settle into her chest.
By Jhon smith11 days ago in Poets
