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Post-COVID realities must inform youth housing planning. Many young people now work remotely, requiring living spaces that support digital infrastructure. Simultaneously, mental health needs more attention—designs must include natural light, outdoor areas, and communal zones.

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Universities should establish Housing Justice Labs where students in law, architecture, urban studies, and social work collaborate on real-life housing cases. These labs can support local youth while producing research-driven policy recommendations for affordable housing reforms.

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There should be a progressive tax on apartments and homes left vacant for over six months without valid reason. This would encourage owners to either rent or sell their properties, increasing the housing supply. A portion of the revenue could go into a youth housing fund.

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Some Western Balkan towns have ample land but few services. Why not pilot eco-friendly mobile housing units—tiny homes, trailers, modular cabins—that youth can move into temporarily while towns develop jobs and infrastructure? It’s a fast-track option to shelter in underused spaces.

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There’s a class divide even within the youth. Those with family-owned property or financial support have a head start, while others are trapped in generational poverty. Subsidized housing shouldn’t just be for the poorest—it should help working-class youth build long-term stability. This includes of...

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One beautiful thing I’ve witnessed is youth forming safe spaces online—private groups, Discord communities, and anonymous chats where they support one another. It shows that social media can be a healing space when intention meets moderation. But we must equip them with the tools to protect these sp...

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Another factor is the lack of boundaries. Social media blurs the line between public and private life. Teens often feel pressure to share everything, even deeply personal struggles. This can backfire when they receive judgment instead of support. We should help them understand the power of selective...

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Let's talk about digital safety. With youth spending so much time online, we need digital literacy programs that go beyond technical skills—covering misinformation, online abuse, privacy, and ethics. A safe digital space is as important as a safe neighborhood.

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We also have to stop framing this as a ‘youth problem’ alone. This is a systemic national failure. When youth leave, entire families are affected—parents age alone, communities lose their dynamism, local economies shrink. This issue should be front-page news every week, not a forgotten line in a min...

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I’ve been living in Vienna for the past six years, and while I miss the Balkans every single day, I can’t imagine returning to a place where I have to fight so hard just to live a normal life. That’s the reality for many of us abroad. We’re not looking for luxury or wealth—we just want dignity. A fu...

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This topic has been weighing heavily on my mind for a long time. It's not just something that affects individuals but the very core of our region’s development. Youth in the Western Balkans are grappling with a multidimensional crisis. We're talking about economic instability, rampant unemployment, ...

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Re: Housing issue of young people in the WB6 – How to Solve It?

Re: Housing issue of young people in the WB6 – How to Solve It?

Re: Housing issue of young people in the WB6 – How to Solve It?

Re: Housing issue of young people in the WB6 – How to Solve It?

Re: Housing issue of young people in the WB6 – How to Solve It?

Re: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks

Re: Mental health of youth- The influence of social networks

Re: Western Balkan Youth Migration

Re: Western Balkan Youth Migration

Re: Western Balkan Youth Migration

Re: Western Balkan Youth Migration

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