Housing Crisis in Europe and the Rise of Far-Right Parties

Exploring the link between the housing crisis in Europe and the surge of far-right parties, the chapter reveals that far-right voters are often driven by feelings of neglect from mainstream parties rather than xenophobia. It discusses how far-right parties exploit the housing crisis, blaming immigrants despite strict public housing eligibility rules, and criticizes the lack of action by mainstream parties in Europe. The chapter also touches on Spain's proactive approach using COVID recovery funds for housing, contrasting it with Portugal's minimal intervention stance, and emphasizes the need for bipartisan solutions to address the housing crisis.