What are the main concerns of the EU’s urban residents?

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What are the main concerns of the EU’s urban residents?  Some 51% of the bloc's city dwellers are worried about the availability of affordable housing. However, that is is not their only worry.    READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/09/03/what-are-the-main-concerns-of-the-eus-urban-residents  Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

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00:00What are the main concerns of EU urban residents?

00:0875% of EU citizens currently live in cities and urban areas,

00:14a figure set to rise to 78% by 2050.

00:20European cities are vital engines of economic growth, innovation and employment.

00:26But a recent Eurobarometer survey has shown that urban populations

00:30are increasingly concerned about key local issues.

00:3451% of EU city dwellers consider affordable housing an immediate and urgent problem.

00:41The issue is felt more acutely by respondents from Ireland, Cyprus and Spain.

00:47The quality of public services and safety in public spaces

00:51also top the list of concerns for EU residents living in cities.

00:57The availability of affordable public transport, economic development and business opportunities

01:03are also key issues, each highlighted by 29% of residents.

01:09Almost 9 out of 10 city dwellers responding to the survey

01:13think that their city could benefit from renovating existing housing to decrease energy bills.

01:19And the

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