After launching its European Election campaign 'Our homes are where Europe's future starts', Housing Europe invites the directors of its members to share their views about the link between the EU and public, cooperative and social housing. The President of the Housing Europe French member organisation, Jean-Louis Dumont stresses in his guest blog post that social housing fosters a sense of proximity and belonging between the European Union and its citizens and territories.

Our column that introduces you to one of the people leading the work of our member organisations is back. In this edition, we cross the 'Chunnel' to meet Kate Henderson, the new Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation. Kate took over from David Orr in autumn 2018 the lead in the organisation that is the voice of housing associations in England. She provides with insights concerning the housing sector at the moment in England and how it feels "preparing for uncertainty". Plus, as usual, she unveils her way of balancing life with work.

A unique accelerator* programme aimed at tackling the UK housing crisis through social innovation is now in its second year. Radhika Bynon and John Piper from the Young Foundation share what’s been learned**.