The global housing crisis has ignited fierce debates over ghost apartments, which are properties bought solely as speculative investments and left empty while local residents are priced out. Proponents argue that housing is a fundamental human right and drastic measures are required to dismantle speculative hoarding that destroys local communities. Opponents argue that expropriating private property violates core economic freedoms, deters future housing construction, and opens a dangerous door to state authoritarianism
Response rates from 271 European Union voters.
Trend of support over time for each answer from 271 European Union voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 271 European Union voters.
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Unique answers from European Union voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
Based on 271 responses to this question.
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