MEPs discussed the Commission’s work over the past year and the most pressing challenges with President von der Leyen during the annual State of the European Union debate. At the start of the debate, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, said: ‘Our Union has always moved forward because there were people willing to […]
New EU rules to help local authorities tackle the housing crisis
On 9 September, the Commission proposed the Affordable Housing Act to help Member States and cities tackle the issues of housing affordability and availability in areas facing the greatest pressures. The lack of affordable housing has become one of the most pressing concerns for Europeans. According to the latest Eurobarometer, more than 50 per cent of […]
MEPs adopt proposals to tackle Europe’s housing crisis
On Monday, the Housing Committee adopted its final recommendations on the housing crisis in the EU, proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing. In its final report, adopted with 23 votes in favour, 6 votes against, and 4 abstentions, Parliament’s Special Committee on the Housing Crisis emphasises that millions of Europeans face precarious living […]
Commission takes action for more affordable housing across Europe
With the first-ever European Affordable Housing Plan presented last Decemeber 16, the Commission addresses one of the most pressing needs of European citizens: access to affordable, sustainable and good-quality housing. With an average increase of house prices by more than 60%, and of rents by more than 20% in the past ten years, millions of Europeans are […]
Commission consults on revised state aid rules to improve access to affordable housing
The European Commission has today opened a public consultation on the review of state aid rules to assist Member States in the field of affordable housing. This review of the rules on services of general economic interest (SGEI) will address challenges related to housing affordability beyond social housing. The aim is to enable EU countries […]