The communication on promoting housing affordability in the EU, soon to be published, and the New Affordable Housing Plan expected within the first 100 days should set the direction and identify key actions involving various Directorate-Generals of the Commission (DGs). UIPI hopes that a comprehensive and coordinated approach to address the complex challenges facing the housing and building sectors will be guaranteed within the existing limited EU competences on the matter. A fully coordinated approach is essential to address the complex challenges facing the sector.

UIPI’s Secretary General, Emmanuelle Causse, comments: “Amid rising living costs, increasing requirements for sustainable and energy-efficient buildings, and the pressing need for more affordable housing, it is critical that Commissioner Jørgensen’s leadership promotes policies that encourage sustainable construction, renovation, and retrofitting while carefully balancing costs to ensure affordability is not compromised. We expect future initiatives to protect the interests of property owners while ensuring that housing remains accessible to all Europeans.”

UIPI remains committed to constructive collaboration with the European Commission, ensuring that the voices of property owners are heard, and that housing and building policies reflect the realities on the ground—promoting a housing market that is affordable, sustainable, and resilient for all.