Placing Care at the Heart of Housing Policy: A Liberal Path to Healthier Cities

Housing is not just an economic commodity but a precondition for freedom, dignity, and participation in society. Liberal values – self-determination, competition, innovation, and subsidiarity – must guide Europe’s actions. With state aid rules under revision, cohesion policy and ETS revenues in play, and local authorities already experimenting with solutions, liberals are uniquely placed to lead. By mobilising investment, empowering markets, decentralising governance, embedding care and quality into housing policy, and ensuring that the perspective of young Europeans is included, we can turn today’s crisis into an opportunity to restore trust, strengthen communities, and build a more resilient European future.