Bridges or Barriers: Hostile urban architecture in EU Member States has increased in recent years, with examples including anti-homeless spikes, unwelcoming benches, and restricted public places. While attempting to improve safety, such designs risk undermining public well-being and severing communal solidarity. How can the EU balance the regulation of these measures with policies that address systemic factors such as housing instability and urban marginalisation, ensuring that cities promote long-term social harmony rather than division?