Can a transition to a greener economy be just if millions of people still lack access to safe, affordable housing? As Europe embarks on its ambitious journey toward a climate-neutral future, it risks overlooking one of the most foundational elements of a truly Just Transition: housing. Far more than just shelter, housing underpins economic stability, social equity, and environmental sustainability. Ignoring this critical pillar means leaving behind the very communities most affected by the green transition—workers in transitioning industries, low-income families, and marginalized groups. Unless housing becomes central to the green agenda, the promise of justice in this transition will remain unfulfilled.
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