The document discusses housing challenges in Europe and calls for a rethinking of housing policies. It notes a lack of investment in social and affordable housing across European cities and regions. Housing is increasingly unaffordable even for middle-income groups. The EU's policies and regulations impact national and local housing situations but the EU has no direct mandate over housing. The document advocates for empowering cities to invest in social and public housing and using the European Pillar of Social Rights to implement affordable housing for all as a human right.