Gideon Long

So how big a problem is the lack of affordable housing in Europe?

And so that's the problem.

What's your solution to the problem?

What does the affordable housing plan consist of?

Housing has traditionally been an area of policy for national governments, not the European Commission.

So why is the Commission getting involved?

You mentioned the issue of short-term rentals, holiday rentals in places like Barcelona and Prague.

What specifically does this plan say about that?

And does the plan say anything about the issue of speculation in the property market, people buying properties just as an investment rather than as a home?

give recommendations to member states we need more knowledge commissioner jorgensen thanks for joining us on marketplace thank you in the uk i'm gideon long with the marketplace morning report from the bbc world service