At a conference entitled "Affordable Housing - addressing the housing crisis in the European Union”, the Special committee on the Housing Crisis in the EU launches the debate on the causes of this crisis, how the EU can help EU countries tackle it and what measures could be taken at European level. The event, hosted jointly by Parliament and the Commission gathers experts and representatives of EU institutions, and national and regional authorities.

Affordable Housing conference: Joint conference of the EU Parliament and the EU Commission on the EU Housing Crisis

EP Plenary session - Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034

HOUS - Public Hearing on coastal flooding and shoreline retreat

Press conference on the report on the housing crisis in the EU with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing

Joint Briefing for Media and Content Creators - Housing jigsaw in Europe: where does the European Parliament stand?

HOUS - Exchange of views with Dan Jørgensen, Commissioner for Energy and Housing on the Affordable Housing Plan of the European Commission.

Conference ' The Single Market: Delivering for Citizens, Boosting our Economy, Forging Links '

HOUS EMPL - Joint public hearing '' Skills Shortages in EU Construction: Addressing Workforce Challenge to Boost Housing Supply ''

EMPL HOUS - Public Hearing ' Inclusive Housing for All: Accessibility, Disability Rights, Vulnerable Groups and social inclusion in EU Housing Policy '

HOUS - Public Hearing on Housing Challenges for Young Europeans: Student Accommodation, Youth Emancipation and Talent Retention in the EU

MEPs debate on their negotiating position on the 2028-2034 EU budget (multiannual financial framework - MFF), including a breakdown of the amounts they want to allocate to each EU funding programme. The text the Budgets Committee adopts proposes a €1.78 trillion budget (2025 constant prices, €2.01 trillion in current prices) for the seven-year period, representing a nominal increase of €175.11 billion compared with the Commission's July 2025 proposal (€197.30 billion in current prices). This means that the long-term budget is set at 1.27% of EU GNI, with debt servicing for the NextGenerationEU (NGEU) recovery fund (0.11% of GNI) over and above the multiannual financial framework (MFF) ceilings. MEPs want this increase of approximately 10% allocated to key EU programmes, with no extra money for administration or the decentralised EU agencies.

Interim report on the proposal for the multiannual financial framework for 2028-2034: MEPs debate (part 3)

Rapporteur Borja GIMÉNEZ LARRAZ (EPP, ES) and Chair of the HOUS Committee Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT) hold a press conference on the report on the housing crisis in the EU with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing. The draft proposals of the report covered the key aspects of the crisis, including the need to boost investment through EU, national and private funds, to reduce red tape in the housing sector, improve the quality, sustainability and habitability of homes, and to tackle labour shortages and competitiveness challenges in the construction sector. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Borja GIMÉNEZ LARRAZ (EPP, ES), Rapporteur and Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), Chair of the HOUS Committee, on the report on the housing crisis in the EU with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing

MEPs set out their recommendations to promote decent, sustainable, and affordable housing across the European Union in a debate with Council and Commission representatives. They highlight the precarious living conditions of millions of Europeans, due to a limited housing supply and increasing rent and mortgage costs in the past two decades. The draft proposals cover the key aspects of the crisis, including the need to boost investment through EU, national and private funds, to reduce red tape in the housing sector, improve the quality, sustainability and habitability of homes, and to tackle labour shortages and competitiveness challenges in the construction sector.

Housing crisis in the European Union with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing: MEPs debate (part 1)

This News item presents the extracts from the debate and the vote on the recommendations to promote decent, sustainable, and affordable housing across the European Union. It also includes statements by Borja GIMÉNEZ LARRAZ (EPP, ES), Rapporteur and Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), Chair of HOUS. In a debate with Council and Commission representatives and a vote, MEPs highlight the precarious living conditions of millions of Europeans, due to a limited housing supply and increasing rent and mortgage costs in the past two decades. The draft proposals covers the key aspects of the crisis, including the need to boost investment through EU, national and private funds, to reduce red tape in the housing sector, improve the quality, sustainability and habitability of homes, and to tackle labour shortages and competitiveness challenges in the construction sector. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Housing crisis in the European Union with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing: extracts from the debate and vote and statements by Borja GIMÉNEZ LARRAZ, Rapporteur and Irene TINAGLI, Chair of HOUS

Commissioner Jørgensen and MEPs discuss how to ensure access to affordable housing across the EU. The Commission’s Affordable Housing Plan is expected to include a dedicated construction strategy and streamlined administrative procedures to accelerate the renovation of existing households. MEPs focus on the shortage of skilled workers in the construction sector, a possible revision of state aid rules to incentivise construction, and cooperation with the private sector. The importance of renovation and rehabilitation in both urban and rural areas is also likely to be raised during the debate. First part of MEPs debate.

Presentation of the European Affordable Housing Plan: MEPs debate (part 1)

MEPs debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23 October 2025. During their meeting, EU leaders focused on Ukraine, the Middle East, security and defence, competitiveness, housing and migration.

Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23 October 2025: MEPs debate (part 2)

Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), Chair of HOUS Special Committee, holds a press conference on the public housing policies mission in Vienna (Austria). One of the aims of the European Parliament's mission is to identify what measures Vienna is taking to tackle the housing crisis, specifically focussing on its approach to social housing. In Vienna, over 60% of the residents live in subsidised apartments. The city's housing model combines public ownership, non-profit housing associations, and cooperative housing, making the city’s rent-to-income ratios significantly lower than in other European cities. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Irene TINAGLI (S&D, IT), Chair of HOUS Special Committee, on the public housing policies mission in Vienna (Austria)

Irene TINAGLI, (S&D, IT), Chair of the Special committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union (HOUS) and Ioannis TSAKIRIS, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), give a press conference on the Housing Action Plan for Affordable and Sustainable Housing. Parliament established the HOUS Committee with a 12-month mandate, to propose solutions for decent, sustainable, and affordable housing for all European citizens. It has been tasked with mapping housing needs, analysing existing housing policies across the EU and contributing to the future implementation of the European affordable housing plan. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Irene TINAGLI, (S&D, IT), HOUS Committee Chair, and Ioannis TSAKIRIS, Vice-President of the EIB, on the Housing Action Plan for Affordable and Sustainable Housing

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