amendment list, 22 October 2025
Housing crisis in the European Union with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing
Document HOUS-AM-778371 · (2025/2070(INI))
Special committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union
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Amendment 301
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
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| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas respecting property ownership and combating non-payment are key to preventing the vulnerability of owners who rely on rental income from real state; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. |
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Amendment 302
Julie Rechagneux, Marie Dauchy, Anne-Sophie Frigout, France Jamet, Mathilde Androuët, Catherine Griset, György Hölvényi, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Mélanie Disdier, Klara Dostalova, Rachel Blom
Motion for a resolution
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| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas the right to property constitutes a fundamental right which the Union and the Member States must protect against illegal occupations and the growing threats faced by property owners; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. |
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Amendment 303
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
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| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the challenges and legal uncertainty faced by small property owners exacerbate housing shortages and undermines confidence in the rental market; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. |
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Amendment 304
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
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| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; whereas Member States, regional and local authorities bear primary responsibility for vulnerable households, especially in cases of eviction; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. |
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Amendment 305
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
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| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas the right to property encompasses the right to own, to use, to dispose of, and to bequeath one's lawfully acquired possessions; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. |
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Amendment 306
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo
Motion for a resolution
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| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; whereas property ownership provides additional financial stability for families and pensioners; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. |
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Amendment 307
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo
Motion for a resolution
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| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; whereas illegal occupation seriously delays the provision of affordable housing for citizens; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. |
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Amendment 308
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
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| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas half the population are homeowners without a mortgage, around one quarter are still at risk of poverty15a; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. |
| 15a European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound), Living conditions and quality of life - Unaffordable and inadequate housing in Europe, 2023, p.20. |
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Amendment 309
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
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| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability, intergenerational wealth and civic responsibility, as well as freedom of investment; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. |
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Amendment 310
Martin Hojsík
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Recital J
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| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas EU citizens have a right to adequate housing, as recognised by Universal Declaration of Human Rights ; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing lack of adequate housing and support vulnerable households with their housing needs; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. |
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Amendment 311
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
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| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners, who become vulnerable to crime and decreases in trust and supply; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. |
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Amendment 312
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
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| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; whereas illegally staying in a property goes against EU values and the rule of law; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. |
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Amendment 313
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
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| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; whereas squatting is illegal in Member States; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. |
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Amendment 314
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
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| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas abuses of property rights have a negative impact on access to housing, particularly when owners choose to keep their properties vacant rather than rent them; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. |
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Amendment 315
Georgiana Teodorescu, Antonella Sberna, Alessandro Ciriani, Lara Magoni, Nora Junco García, Nicolas Bay
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Recital J
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| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. |
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Amendment 316
Irmhild Boßdorf, Volker Schnurrbusch
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
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| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315, reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas around 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 2023 but in Germany, the EU's largest net contributor, only 43.7 % were in 202215a, indicating significant differences in access to housing within the EU and highlighting the social and economic imbalances between Member States; whereas the Member States and competent authorities bear responsibility for upholding owners’ rights and, in particular, for helping families with children access adequate and affordable housing in an effective manner; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | |
| 15a https://www.bmwsb.bund.de/DE/wohnen/wohnungsmarkt/fakten-wohnungsmarkt/fakten-wohnungsmarkt_node.html? |
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Amendment 317
Inese Vaidere
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Recital J
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| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability and source of financial security; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. |
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Amendment 318
György Hölvényi, Pál Szekeres, Jorge Buxadé Villalba
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Recital J
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| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership, especially for having children as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. |
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Amendment 319
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen
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Recital J
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| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property and housing assistance, as laid out in Articles 17 and 34 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315 , reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights and the housing needs of vulnerable households; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. |
Or. en
Amendment 320
Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315, reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing owners’ rights, vulnerable households and families with housing needs; | J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 202315, reflecting the importance of property ownership as a driver of stability; whereas disrespect for property affects communities and especially small property owners; whereas the Member States and public authorities bear responsibility for addressing the rights of property owners, with a particular focus on small-scale owners and vulnerable households; |
| 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. | 15 Eurostat, ‘Living conditions in Europe - housing’, Eurostat website, December 2024. |
Or. es
Amendment 321
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| J a. whereas forced evictions are defined as the permanent or temporary removal, against their will, of individuals, families and/or communities from the homes and/or land they occupy; whereas such evictions occur without the provision of, or access to, appropriate forms of legal or other protection that are compliant with international human rights law; whereas forced evictions have long been recognised as a gross violation of human rights1a; | |
| 1a OJ C 456, 10.11.2021, Recital T. |
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Amendment 322
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| J a. whereas the Court of Justice of the European Union has acknowledged that setting up national legislations requiring authorisation schemes or permits for the short-term rentals of residential properties is consistent with Union law, given that a housing shortage of long-term housing rentals constitute ‘an overriding reason relating to the public interest’; |
Or. en
Amendment 323
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| J b. whereas the EU and Member States have an obligation towards citizens to ensure universal access to decent and affordable housing in accordance with fundamental rights, such as Articles 16, 30, and 31 of the European Social Charter and principle 19 of the European Pillar of Social Rights; whereas several Member States, notably Spain, Portugal and Belgium, enshrine the right to housing in their constitutions, reflecting the recognition that adequate and affordable housing is a fundamental component of human dignity and social inclusion; |
Or. en
Amendment 324
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Recital J b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| J b. whereas the right to adequate housing is enshrined in international law under Article 25 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 11(1) of the 1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; further notes that Article 34(3) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, EU citizens have a right to social and housing assistance; |
Or. en
Amendment 325
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Recital J c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| J c. whereas today the market is the main obstacle to the aspiration of those who consider owning their primary residence as an “important life goal”; whereas fewer and fewer households are able to acquire housing for personal use due to the housing bubble created by speculation, and whereas it is therefore necessary to enable non-speculative homeownership, which should serve to realise the inalienable right to private and family life; |
Or. en
Amendment 326
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital J c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| J c. whereas housing insecurity affects women and men differently, with women, particularly single mothers, older women and survivors of gender-based violence, facing higher risks of housing exclusion; whereas gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting in housing policy are essential to ensure that EU and national measures contribute effectively to gender equality and social inclusion; |
Or. en
Amendment 327
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj, Johan Danielsson
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| K. whereas companies in the construction and renovation sector have reported a lack of skilled workers16 ; whereas the construction workforce is among the five main occupational groups facing labour shortages in Europe; | K. whereas companies in the construction and renovation sector have reported a lack of skilled workers; whereas the construction workforce is among the five main occupational groups facing labour shortages in Europe; whereas Eurofound data1a shows greater job quality is of significance in attracting more workers into the construction sector, with high rates of self-employment and complex subcontracting chains contributing to skill shortages; whereas addressing these shortages thus requires investment in training, apprenticeships and lifelong learning, as well as ensuring that jobs in the sector are attractive through fair contracts, decent wages, and stable employment conditions; whereas EU instruments, in particular the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), should be mobilised to support skills development, apprenticeships, and fair labour practices in the construction and renovation sector; whereas stronger health and safety standards and guaranteeing workers’ rights are essential to protect those employed in a high-risk sector and to make construction a sustainable and desirable career path, and to ensure the delivery of high quality housing stock; |
| 1a Eurofound, 'Building on growth potential: Preparing the construction sector for the challenges of the green and digital transition', November 2025 | |
| 16 European Labour Authority, Report on labour shortages and surpluses 2023, May 2024, p. 51. |
Or. en
Amendment 328
Julie Rechagneux, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Rachel Blom
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| K. whereas companies in the construction and renovation sector have reported a lack of skilled workers16; whereas the construction workforce is among the five main occupational groups facing labour shortages in Europe; | K. whereas companies in the construction and renovation sector have reported a lack of skilled workers16; whereas the construction workforce is among the five main occupational groups facing labour shortages in Europe; whereas labour shortages must be addressed as a matter of priority through a policy of reducing endogenous unemployment, based on more fluid labour markets, more attractive working conditions and measures to support professional reorientation and reskilling, rather than by increasing labour immigration or the increased use of posted work; |
| 16 European Labour Authority, Report on labour shortages and surpluses 2023, May 2024, p. 51. | 16 European Labour Authority, Report on labour shortages and surpluses 2023, May 2024, p. 51. |
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Amendment 329
Julie Rechagneux, Marie Dauchy, Anne-Sophie Frigout, France Jamet, Mathilde Androuët, Catherine Griset, György Hölvényi, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Mélanie Disdier, Klara Dostalova, Rachel Blom
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| K. whereas companies in the construction and renovation sector have reported a lack of skilled workers16 ; whereas the construction workforce is among the five main occupational groups facing labour shortages in Europe; | K. whereas companies in the construction and renovation sector have reported a lack of skilled workers16 ; whereas the construction workforce is among the five main occupational groups facing labour shortages in Europe; whereas labour shortages should be addressed primarily through policies aimed at reducing endogenous unemployment, based on more flexible labour markets, more attractive working conditions, and measures supporting professional reorientation and upskilling, rather than through an increase in labour immigration or a greater reliance on posted workers; |
| 16 European Labour Authority, Report on labour shortages and surpluses 2023, May 2024, p. 51. | 16 European Labour Authority, Report on labour shortages and surpluses 2023, May 2024, p. 51. |
Or. en
Amendment 330
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Inese Vaidere, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| K. whereas companies in the construction and renovation sector have reported a lack of skilled workers16 ; whereas the construction workforce is among the five main occupational groups facing labour shortages in Europe; | K. whereas companies in the construction and renovation sector have reported a lack of skilled workers16 ; whereas the construction workforce is among the five main occupational groups facing labour shortages in Europe; whereas the construction sector provides 18 million direct jobs16a ; |
| 16 European Labour Authority, Report on labour shortages and surpluses 2023, May 2024, p. 51. | 16 European Labour Authority, Report on labour shortages and surpluses 2023, May 2024, p. 51. |
| 16a European Commission, ‘Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs - Construction sector’, European Commission website, October 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 331
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| K. whereas companies in the construction and renovation sector have reported a lack of skilled workers16 ; whereas the construction workforce is among the five main occupational groups facing labour shortages in Europe; | K. whereas companies in the construction and renovation sector have reported a lack of skilled workers16 ; whereas the construction workforce is among the five main occupational groups facing labour shortages in Europe; whereas improved working conditions, enhanced occupational safety standards, and other incentives are necessary to attract qualified workers to these sectors and achieve a long-term sustainability in the housing stock offer; |
| 16 European Labour Authority, Report on labour shortages and surpluses 2023, May 2024, p. 51. | 16 European Labour Authority, Report on labour shortages and surpluses 2023, May 2024, p. 51. |
Or. en
Amendment 332
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Inese Vaidere, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| K. whereas companies in the construction and renovation sector have reported a lack of skilled workers16 ; whereas the construction workforce is among the five main occupational groups facing labour shortages in Europe; | K. whereas companies in the construction and renovation sector have reported a lack of skilled workers16 ; whereas the construction workforce is among the five main occupational groups facing labour shortages in Europe; whereas investment in workforce will not only improve employment opportunities but also accelerate the availability of housing in the EU and driving competitiveness and innovation in the European construction industry; |
| 16 European Labour Authority, Report on labour shortages and surpluses 2023, May 2024, p. 51. | 16 European Labour Authority, Report on labour shortages and surpluses 2023, May 2024, p. 51. |
Or. en
Amendment 333
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Jaroslav Bžoch, Rachel Blom, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| K. whereas companies in the construction and renovation sector have reported a lack of skilled workers16 ; whereas the construction workforce is among the five main occupational groups facing labour shortages in Europe; | K. whereas companies in the construction and renovation sector have reported a lack of skilled workers16 ; whereas the construction workforce is among the five main occupational groups facing labour shortages in Europe; whereas priority should be given to training, mobility and better working conditions for workers within the Union, rather than relying on labour from third countries; |
| 16 European Labour Authority, Report on labour shortages and surpluses 2023, May 2024, p. 51. | 16 European Labour Authority, Report on labour shortages and surpluses 2023, May 2024, p. 51. |
Or. en
Amendment 334
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Inese Vaidere, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| K. whereas companies in the construction and renovation sector have reported a lack of skilled workers16 ; whereas the construction workforce is among the five main occupational groups facing labour shortages in Europe; | K. whereas companies in the construction and renovation sector have reported a lack of skilled workers16 ; whereas the construction workforce is among the five main occupational groups facing labour shortages in Europe; whereas the construction sector is a key engine of economic growth in the EU and labour policies; |
| 16 European Labour Authority, Report on labour shortages and surpluses 2023, May 2024, p. 51. | 16 European Labour Authority, Report on labour shortages and surpluses 2023, May 2024, p. 51. |
Or. en
Amendment 335
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| K a. whereas climate policy is an important element of housing policy and in order to achieve long-term financial stability, the integration of climate resilience into urban planning practices, in line with “build back better” principles is needed; whereas enacting climate policy and ensuring affordability of housing goes hand in hand, and results in a decrease in energy costs for households, by reducing the energy needed to heat homes in winter as well as cool them down in summer; |
Or. en
Amendment 336
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj, Johan Danielsson
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| K a. whereas labour migrants and seasonal workers make a vital contribution to key sectors across the Union, yet many are housed by their employers in overcrowded or poor accommodation, creating dependency and a risk of exploitation; whereas access to safe, decent and affordable housing is a fundamental social right, essential for dignity at work and social inclusion; |
Or. en
Amendment 337
Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Ka. whereas the housing crisis is a major obstacle when it comes to attracting and retaining talent in the Member States; |
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Amendment 338
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík
Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| K b. whereas sustainable building practices and re-use of vacant buildings intended for housing should be incentivised and further supported; whereas the Renovation Wave initiative should promote energy-efficient retrofits aiming for highest possible energy performance levels at reasonable cost-efficiency; whereas the implementation of the European Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) will be crucial in this regard; |
Or. en
Amendment 339
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj, Johan Danielsson
Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| K b. whereas in several urban areas across the Union, the concentration of labour migrants and seasonal workers in specific neighbourhoods already facing socio-economic challenges can lead to spatial segregation, poor housing conditions and social tensions, thereby undermining social cohesion; |
Or. en
Amendment 340
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj, Johan Danielsson
Motion for a resolution
Recital K c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| K c. whereas the construction sector is among the most affected sectors by undeclared work; whereas the European Labour Authority has identified the establishment of letterbox companies, non-compliance with working conditions, bogus self-employment, fraudulent use of PD A1 forms, and the abusive posting of third-country nationals as the most relevant violations in the sector; whereas the responsibility of the private sector to end these types of practices must be clearly defined and enforced; whereas social partners in the construction sector should continue to play an active role in tackling undeclared work; |
Or. en
Amendment 341
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez
Motion for a resolution
Recital K c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| K c. whereas the EU should encourage the large-scale deployment of technologies that help decarbonise our housing stock and improve its energy performance and efficiency, which contributes to protecting households from volatile energy prices; whereas zero-emission standards and the use of circular construction techniques and materials for a sustainable building sector should be encouraged; |
Or. en
Amendment 342
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Jaroslav Bžoch, Rachel Blom, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| L. whereas in 2019, approximately 3.4 million enterprises were active in the EU construction sector17 , most of them small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)18 , producing EUR 549 billion worth of added value and employing 12.7 million people; | L. whereas in 2019, approximately 3.4 million enterprises were active in the EU construction sector17 , most of them small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)18 , producing EUR 549 billion worth of added value and employing 12.7 million people; whereas SMEs and self-employed workers face disproportionate regulatory and administrative burdens compared to large companies, and their competitiveness depends on simpler procedures, easier access to finance and public contracts; strengthening SMEs directly supports national economies, local communities and Europe’s self-sufficiency in housing; |
| 17 Eurostat, ‘Key figures on European business – Construction’, Eurostat website, June 2022. | 17 Eurostat, ‘Key figures on European business – Construction’, Eurostat website, June 2022. |
| 18 SMEunited, ‘Construction’ SMEunited website. | 18 SMEunited, ‘Construction’ SMEunited website. |
Or. en
Amendment 343
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Inese Vaidere, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| L. whereas in 2019, approximately 3.4 million enterprises were active in the EU construction sector17 , most of them small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)18 , producing EUR 549 billion worth of added value and employing 12.7 million people; | L. whereas in 2019, approximately 3.4 million enterprises were active in the EU construction sector17 , most of them small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)18 , producing EUR 549 billion worth of added value and employing 12.7 million people; whereas the self-employed workers, micro-enterprises, and small and medium-sized enterprises constitute the core labour force in the sector and are key to its competitiveness, and therefore require a supportive and stable regulatory and investment environment; |
| 17 Eurostat, ‘Key figures on European business – Construction’, Eurostat website, June 2022. | 17 Eurostat, ‘Key figures on European business – Construction’, Eurostat website, June 2022. |
| 18 SMEunited, ‘Construction’ SMEunited website. | 18 SMEunited, ‘Construction’ SMEunited website. |
Or. en
Amendment 344
Julie Rechagneux, Marie Dauchy, Anne-Sophie Frigout, France Jamet, Mathilde Androuët, Catherine Griset, György Hölvényi, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Mélanie Disdier, Klara Dostalova, Rachel Blom
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| L. whereas in 2019, approximately 3.4 million enterprises were active in the EU construction sector17 , most of them small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)18 , producing EUR 549 billion worth of added value and employing 12.7 million people; | L. whereas in 2019, approximately 3.4 million enterprises were active in the EU construction sector17 , most of them small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)18 , producing EUR 549 billion worth of added value and employing 12.7 million people; whereas this European entrepreneurial model should be preserved by establishing a regulatory, fiscal and social framework that supports the dynamism of self-employed entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); |
| 17 Eurostat, ‘Key figures on European business – Construction’, Eurostat website, June 2022. | 17 Eurostat, ‘Key figures on European business – Construction’, Eurostat website, June 2022. |
| 18 SMEunited, ‘Construction’ SMEunited website. | 18 SMEunited, ‘Construction’ SMEunited website. |
Or. en
Amendment 345
György Hölvényi, Pál Szekeres, Julie Rechagneux
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| L. whereas in 2019, approximately 3.4 million enterprises were active in the EU construction sector17 , most of them small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)18 , producing EUR 549 billion worth of added value and employing 12.7 million people; | L. whereas in 2019, approximately 3.4 million enterprises were active in the EU construction sector17 , most of them small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)18 , producing EUR 549 billion worth of added value and employing 12.7 million people, while there are more than 7 million migrants living in the EU who are far from the labour market and the unemployment rate of migrants from third countries is double the EU average; |
| 17 Eurostat, ‘Key figures on European business – Construction’, Eurostat website, June 2022. | 17 Eurostat, ‘Key figures on European business – Construction’, Eurostat website, June 2022. |
| 18 SMEunited, ‘Construction’ SMEunited website. | 18 SMEunited, ‘Construction’ SMEunited website. |
Or. en
Amendment 346
Julie Rechagneux, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Rachel Blom
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| L. whereas in 2019, approximately 3.4 million enterprises were active in the EU construction sector17, most of them small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)18, producing EUR 549 billion worth of added value and employing 12.7 million people; | L. whereas in 2019, approximately 3.4 million enterprises were active in the EU construction sector17, most of them small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)18, producing EUR 549 billion worth of added value and employing 12.7 million people; whereas this European entrepreneurial model should be preserved by establishing a regulatory, tax and social framework conducive to dynamism among the self-employed and SMEs; |
| 17 Eurostat, ‘Key figures on European business – Construction’, Eurostat website, June 2022. | 17 Eurostat, ‘Key figures on European business – Construction’, Eurostat website, June 2022. |
| 18 SMEunited, ‘Construction’ SMEunited website. | 18 SMEunited, ‘Construction’ SMEunited website. |
Or. fr
Amendment 347
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| L. whereas in 2019, approximately 3.4 million enterprises were active in the EU construction sector17 , most of them small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)18 , producing EUR 549 billion worth of added value and employing 12.7 million people; | L. whereas in 2019, approximately 3.4 million enterprises were active in the EU construction sector17 , most of them small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)18 , producing EUR 549 billion worth of added value and employing 12.7 million people; whereas the real estate activities sector employed 2.7 million persons representing 1.7% of all employment in the EU's business economy in 2022; |
| 17 Eurostat, ‘Key figures on European business – Construction’, Eurostat website, June 2022. | 17 Eurostat, ‘Key figures on European business – Construction’, Eurostat website, June 2022. |
| 18 SMEunited, ‘Construction’ SMEunited website. | 18 SMEunited, ‘Construction’ SMEunited website. |
Or. en
Amendment 348
Barry Cowen, Brigitte van den Berg
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| L. whereas in 2019, approximately 3.4 million enterprises were active in the EU construction sector17 , most of them small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)18 , producing EUR 549 billion worth of added value and employing 12.7 million people; | L. whereas in 2019, approximately 3.4 million enterprises were active in the EU construction sector17 , most of them small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)18 , to whom better access to credit and other financing supports should be provided, producing EUR 549 billion worth of added value and employing 12.7 million people; |
| 17 Eurostat, ‘Key figures on European business – Construction’, Eurostat website, June 2022. | 17 Eurostat, ‘Key figures on European business – Construction’, Eurostat website, June 2022. |
| 18 SMEunited, ‘Construction’ SMEunited website. | 18 SMEunited, ‘Construction’ SMEunited website. |
Or. en
Amendment 349
Barry Cowen, Brigitte van den Berg
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| L a. whereas support to the private sector, be it national or EU support, should aim to stimulate the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in addition to larger entities, thereby contributing to a healthy, competitive construction sector and diversifying the sizes and types of residential developments; |
Or. en
Amendment 350
Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; | M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation and the objectives of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, and whereas renovation is particularly crucial in island territories with a high level of land protection, where the limited availability of plots means that renovation is the main way of increasing the supply, improving the quality and enhancing the energy efficiency of housing; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real-estate sector19; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently, sustainably and with guarantees of equal access for all, without requiring extensive state intervention; |
| 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. | 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. |
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Amendment 351
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jaroslav Bžoch, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; | M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention, provided that they operate within clear national rules and are complemented by public policies at national and local level in areas where the market fails, such as housing for essential workers, students and vulnerable groups; whereas the ultimate objective of housing finance must be the affordability of homes for citizens, rather than solely supporting the real estate market; |
| 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. | 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. |
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Amendment 352
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; | M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; whereas private developers can contribute to diversified housing solutions in an effective and sustainable manner, provided that support frameworks and coordination with public authorities are put in place; |
| 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. | 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. |
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Amendment 353
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; | M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas the increase in public investments and improving access to credit, made possible by exempting Housing from the budgetary rules of the Growth and Stability Pact, in the same way as Defense, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; |
| 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. |
Or. en
Amendment 354
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; | M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19; whereas the entire prudential framework should be aimed primarily at ensuring financial stability, focusing on sound banking criteria, and preventing housing bubbles; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; |
| 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. | 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. |
Or. en
Amendment 355
Inese Vaidere
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; | M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to loans for purchasing a home can be challenging, including specifically for young families and in rural areas, access to long-term, affordable financing is needed; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; |
| 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. | 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. |
Or. en
Amendment 356
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; | M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; whereas the renovation, conversion and extension of the existing housing stock is a cost-effective and rapid solution to the housing crisis; |
| 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. | 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. |
Or. en
Amendment 357
Barry Cowen, Brigitte van den Berg
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; | M. whereas access to housing finance, in particular for those of the approximately 3.8 million enterprises active in the EU construction sector that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19; whereas private developers can play an important role in delivering diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; |
| 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. | 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. |
Or. en
Amendment 358
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; | M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19; |
| 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. | 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. |
Or. en
Amendment 359
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; | M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; whereas the majority of buildings that will still be in use in 2050 already exist today; |
| 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. | 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. |
Or. en
Amendment 360
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; | M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; whereas public budgets are constrained and subject to the fiscal rules of the economic governance framework; |
| 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. | 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. |
Or. en
Amendment 361
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; | M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; whereas crowding-in private investment therefore is a necessity; |
| 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. | 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. |
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Amendment 362
Georgiana Teodorescu, Antonella Sberna, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani, Nora Junco García
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; | M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction, renovation and repurpose; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with mortgage interest rates increasing sharply and banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; |
| 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. | 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. |
Or. en
Amendment 363
Irmhild Boßdorf, Volker Schnurrbusch
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; | M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008 as a result of the banking crisis and irresponsible speculation, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19; whereas private developers are well positioned to offer diverse housing solutions, without requiring extensive state intervention; |
| 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. | 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. |
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Amendment 364
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík, Ciaran Mullooly
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers are well positioned to deliver diverse housing solutions efficiently and sustainably, without requiring extensive state intervention; | M. whereas access to housing finance is essential to meet housing needs, as well as to support construction and renovation; whereas improving access to credit, without compromising on macroeconomic prudence, should be part of a balanced response to the housing crisis; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demand across the EU, particularly in the real estate sector19 ; whereas private developers can play an important role in delivering diverse housing solutions efficiently, sustainably, and at a price that people can afford; |
| 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. | 19 European Central Bank, The euro area bank lending survey – Fourth quarter of 2023, European Central Bank website, January 2024. |
Or. en
Amendment 365
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| M a. whereas access to housing finance, as well as public investment, is essential to ensure adequate and affordable housing for all, and to support the construction and renovation of sustainable and affordable housing; whereas the financial sector must be regulated to curb speculation and ensure that credit serves social objectives rather than fuelling financialisation of housing; whereas it is crucial to distinguish between credit serving genuine residential demand and credit directed towards speculative investment purposes, so that financing supports households and communities rather than speculation; whereas access to credit for construction has significantly tightened since 2008, with banks reporting declining loan demands across the EU, limiting the development of affordable housing and the sustainable renovation of existing stock; whereas the austerity measures introduced in response to the 2008 financial crash, the current definition of a narrow target group for social housing of the SGEI Decision (2012), and blockage of public investment potential in the Stability and Growth Pact has drastically reduced public investment in housing, worsening the long-term crisis1a; whereas adapting the lending and borrowing conditionalities for long-term private investment for affordable housing offers a balanced response; whereas public and private investment must work in concert as both have a vital role in ensuring affordable access to housing for all; | |
| 1a European Commission, ‘Housing Partnership Action Plan’, European Commission Futurium website, December 2018 |
Or. en
Amendment 366
Maravillas Abadía Jover, Borja Giménez Larraz
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| M a. Whereas tackling the housing crisis requires mobilising all available actors capable of delivering affordable housing; whereas, alongside public authorities and private developers, social economy entities play a key role in addressing this challenge; whereas recognising and supporting their contribution can help increase housing supply, enhance social cohesion, and strengthen the Union’s overall competitiveness; |
Or. en
Amendment 367
Markus Ferber, Regina Doherty
Motion for a resolution
Recital M a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| M a. whereas a recent revision of the capital requirements regulation (CRR) has increased risk weights for exposures secured by mortgages on residential property despite underlying risks not having increased; |
Or. en
Amendment 368
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital M b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| M b. whereas the regulation of mortgage markets can play a key role in supporting housing affordability, particularly for first-time buyers; whereas buy-to-let mortgages and loans extended to Real Estate Investment Funds have been identified by the ESRB as posing significant financial stability risks, including liquidity mismatches, excessive leverage, and interconnectedness with the wider financial system1a; whereas macroprudential, borrower-based instruments could be used to mitigate these risks and prioritise access to housing for households rather than speculative investment; | |
| 1a European Systemic Risk Board, ‘EU Non-bank Financial Intermediation Risk Monitor 2025’, European Systemic Risk Board website, September 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 369
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital M c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| M c. whereas in markets with a strong presence of institutional investors, house prices increasingly diverge from local economic fundamentals such as household income and employment conditions, weakening the link between housing markets and local economic foundations; whereas the financialisation of housing has diverted investment away from less profitable areas, resulting in chronic underinvestment, deterioration of existing housing stock, and exacerbation of socio-economic and territorial inequalities; whereas such misalignments undermine affordability, fuel social exclusion, reduce mobility, and expose both households and the financial system to severe risks, turning housing from a stabilising social good into a source of volatility and fragmentation; |
Or. en
Amendment 370
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital M d (new)
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| M d. whereas real estate trusts in the euro area are still subject to divergent national practices and rules, in particular in terms of tax rules, which risks fragmenting the internal market; whereas a large part of the sector is affected by liquidity mismatches, thus requiring further regulation of adequate liquidity management tools to ensure financial stability and investor protection; |
Or. en
Amendment 371
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital M e (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| M e. whereas contagion channels between real estate trusts and funds, banks and other institutional investors, may pose risks to financial stability; whereas such interlinkages should be subject to transparent and uniform reporting in order to ensure timely monitoring and supervision; |
Or. en
Amendment 372
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital M f (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| M f. whereas risks in real estate markets have historically played a major role in banking crises, as evidenced during the global financial crisis of 2007–2009, due to several mutually reinforcing characteristics of real estate-related exposures; |
Or. en
Amendment 373
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital M g (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| M g. whereas, according to the ECB, the last fifteen years have witnessed a sharp polarisation in residential real estate markets between high-wealth and low-wealth households, with the latter increasingly unable to access credit for home purchases; |
Or. en
Amendment 374
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital M h (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| M h. whereas large institutional investors have acquired a significant share of residential properties across Europe; whereas in Ireland nearly half of all units delivered since 2017 were bought by investment funds1a; whereas in Sweden 24% of private rental apartments have institutional investors as landlords1b; whereas in Berlin EUR 40 billion worth of housing assets, representing 10% of the total housing stock, are held by institutional portfolios1c; whereas such high levels of institutional ownership can affect market dynamics, drive up prices, and reduce affordability for households; | |
| 1a McCarthy, B., 'Institutional Investment and Residential Rental Market Dynamics', Central Bank of Ireland, February 2024. | |
| 1b Gustafsson, J and Vogt, M., 'Variegated Experiences of Rental Housing Financialization: Residential Property Investors in France and Sweden', June 2025 | |
| 1c Gabor, D and Kohl, S.,'The Financialization of Housing in Europe"My Home is an Asset Class"', January 2022 |
Or. en
Amendment 375
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital M i (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| M i. whereas loans secured by real estate account for roughly one third of total bank loans in the euro area, representing a higher share of total borrowing for households compared to non-financial corporations; whereas a deterioration in asset quality, particularly through rising non-performing loans (NPLs) could significantly threaten the stability of the banking sector and the financial system as a whole; whereas the recent trends of NPL ratios across the euro area1a reveal diverging patterns, with some Member States showing deterioration, in particular Germany, The Netherlands, Austria, Finland and Luxembourg, while others with traditionally high NPL levels have registered progress; | |
| 1a European Parliament, ‘Assessing Real Estate Risks and Vulnerabilities: Hidden Cracks in the Financial System?’, Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit, September 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 376
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital M j (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| M j. whereas real estate alternative investment funds in the Union have experienced rapid growth in recent years, with assets under management increasing by 375% to EUR 1.5 trillion1a; whereas, as of 2022, two thirds of such assets were invested in physical, illiquid assets, with real estate funds managing EUR 952 billion in property holdings, amounting to approximately 27% of the EU market1b; | |
| 1a European Securities and Markets Authority, ‘Real Estate Markets – Risk Exposures in EU Securities Markets and Investment Funds’, European Securities and Markets Authority website, January 2024. | |
| 1b ibid |
Or. en
Amendment 377
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital M k (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| M k. whereas real estate funds are required to value their assets at market prices, but such valuations occur less frequently than for liquid securities; whereas in periods of market stress, valuations may become “stale”, failing to reflect timely corrections in underlying property markets; whereas such practices can create incentives for investors to redeem their units pre-emptively in anticipation of future losses, thereby triggering destabilising “rush for the exit” dynamics; |
Or. en
Amendment 378
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital M l (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| M l. whereas companies may delay downward revaluations or maintain assets at inflated values for longer periods, both to avoid recognising losses and to prevent the use of properties that remain vacant; whereas such behaviour not only distorts price signals, reduces market transparency, and amplifies systemic risks, but also prevents the reallocation and productive reuse of underutilised assets, thereby hindering urban regeneration and the mobilisation of existing housing stock to address affordability and sustainability challenges; |
Or. en
Amendment 379
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj, Johan Danielsson
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; | N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, with the EU playing a key role through its state aid rules, funding instruments, and facilitation of cooperation and best practice exchanges among Member States and cities; whereas investment in social and affordable housing stock has declined dramatically post the 2008 financial crisis; whereas just 7% of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 2025; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the OECD recommends establishing revolving funds as a sustainable financing instrument for social and affordable housing1a; whereas the lack of social and affordable housing supply due to declining public investment is a key driver of the housing crisis, affecting social cohesion and EU competitiveness; whereas the housing crisis is also driven by speculation, financialisation, and insufficient tenant protections; whereas affordable housing investment must therefore be linked to clear social and sustainability conditionality to ensure long-term affordability, strengthened cohesion and reduced inequality; |
| 1a OECD, 'Brick by Brick (Volume 2): Better Housing Policies in the Post-COVID-19 Era’, OECD website, June 2023 | |
| 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 380
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Jaroslav Bžoch, Rachel Blom, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; | N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; whereas the primary responsibility for housing policy and financing lies with national, regional and local authorities, and EU instruments can only play a complementary role; whereas EU funds must remain simple, transparent and easily accessible for municipalities and SMEs, without being tied to additional conditionalities such as climate objectives or rule of law requirements; whereas EU-level financial tools should never replace national programmes or undermine the autonomy of Member States in shaping their housing policies; |
| 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. | 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 381
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Inese Vaidere, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; | N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; whereas the quality of housing today is of paramount importance, as it will shape the living conditions and cultural heritage for future generations, and thus requires careful consideration of sustainability, accessibility, inclusivity, and aesthetic value in its design and construction; |
| 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. | 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 382
Nikolina Brnjac
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; | N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas National Promotional Banks and Institutions (NPBIs) have promoted more than 380 000 dwellings across the EU and committed close to EUR 50 billion in financing to the housing sector in 2023 alone, thereby strongly complementing EU-level initiatives with their long-lasting expertise and experience; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; |
| 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. | 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 383
György Hölvényi, Pál Szekeres
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; | N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas national promotional banks and institutions (NPBIs) have supported more than 380 000 homes in the EU and have provided nearly EUR 50 billion in financing to the housing sector in 2023 alone, thus strongly complementing EU-level initiatives with their long-term expertise and experience; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; |
| 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. | 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 384
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; | N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; whereas insufficient accessibility in the housing stock deepens social exclusion and limits the ability of persons with disabilities to live independently and to participate fully and equally in society; |
| 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. | 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 385
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; | N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; whereas the lack of affordable and accessible housing is one of the key reasons for the placement of persons with disabilities and older people in institutional or residential care; |
| 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. | 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 386
Gaetano Pedulla'
on behalf of The Left Group
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; | N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes and is the primary solution to reducing rental costs and ensuring access to housing for all; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services, and should promote the financing of large-scale housing stock renovations by public authorities; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is the difficulty of accessing available housing, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; |
| 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. | 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 387
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; | N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; whereas estimates suggest that there are more than 1 million persons with disabilities aged under 65 and more than 2 million aged 65+ living in institutions in the EU; |
| 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. | 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 388
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; | N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; whereas persons with disabilities continue to face disproportionate obstacles in accessing affordable, adequate and sustainable housing; |
| 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. | 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 389
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; | N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; whereas housing is not only a functional necessity but also the outcome of a cultural act, reflecting the values, traditions, and identity of communities across Europe; |
| 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. | 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 390
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Inese Vaidere, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; | N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; whereas housing constitutes an important form of heritage, embodying the architectural, social, and historical legacy of past generations; |
| 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. | 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 391
Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; | N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; whereas conditions must be established to ensure that the most vulnerable groups have access to social housing schemes; |
| 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. | 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. |
Or. es
Amendment 392
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; | N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services, while maintaining its status as an investment bank and safeguarding the triple-A status; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; |
| 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. | 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 393
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; | N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the Commission presented a proposal for the next MFF in July 2025 ; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; |
| 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. | 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 394
Barry Cowen, Brigitte van den Berg
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; | N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the current lack of supply of adequate housing, affecting social cohesion and EU competitiveness, is due to a wide range of factors whose relative contribution to the issue can vary from one place to another; |
| 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. | 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 395
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; | N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the lack of supply, affecting social cohesion and EU competitiveness, is due to a wide range of factors whose relative contribution to the issue can vary from one place to another; |
| 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. | 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 396
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB action plan includes financial instruments such as debt finance, intermediated loans, equity and counselling services; whereas the EIB underlines that the main challenge of the housing crisis is a lack of supply issue, which affects social cohesion and EU competitiveness; | N. whereas social and affordable housing is financed by national, regional, and local authorities, as well as final users of the homes; whereas about 7 % of the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) fund in 2024 was spent on social housing and other social infrastructure; whereas the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched its first action plan for affordable housing in June 202520 ; whereas the EIB Group builds its approach on core priorities, such as affordable housing, innovative housing, energy efficient housing as well as renovations aimed at creating healthier living spaces, lowering household costs, and strengthening long-term energy security, while tackling major sources of carbon dioxide emissions; |
| 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. | 20 Koh, P. ‘Affordable housing in Europe needs creative ideas to bridge funding gap’, European Investment Bank Group website, 3 July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 397
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| N a. whereas the Commission and Member States should be encouraged to move beyond emergency responses in the housing sector, adopting multi-year policies aimed at establishing a permanent stock of affordable and sustainable housing; whereas permanent social infrastructures are essential to ensure long-term accessibility, environmental sustainability, and social cohesion in urban and rural areas; whereas housing policy should be explicitly integrated into the European Semester process, including national reform programmes and fiscal planning, in order to align long-term housing objectives with economic governance and social cohesion priorities across the Union; |
Or. en
Amendment 398
Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez
Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Na. whereas, in the implementation of the RRF, shortcomings have been identified with regard to transparency and clarity in the definition and monitoring of criteria at national level, and whereas this has led to delays in housing plans and insufficient updating of proposals and baseline costs; whereas this in turn has restricted the abilities of regions and local authorities to submit plans for new social housing in a timely and appropriate manner, and has also affected efforts in the areas of rehabilitation, accessibility and energy efficiency; |
Or. es
Amendment 399
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital N b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| N b. whereas public-private partnerships under limited-profit models, aligned with the Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI) framework, can support the development of affordable rental housing; whereas urban regeneration, repurposing of underused land and buildings, and integration of environmental and social sustainability principles can strengthen both local communities and housing supply; |
Or. en
Amendment 400
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj, Johan Danielsson
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; | O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures respecting workers’ rights, collective agreements and strict limitations on subcontracting tiers to ensure fair competition, promote sustainability and protect workers from exploitation; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-2025, the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds can be complemented by attracting private investment; whereas the proportion of public, cooperative and social housing has been steadily declining, exacerbated by the sell-off of publicly funded housing, partly as a consequence of fiscal constraints in general and of the fiscal limits imposed by the Stability and Growth Pact in particular; |
| 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. | |
| 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 401
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; | O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by private investment in an overall housing sector that should be predominantly centred on public, non-profit, and limited-profit housing providers and guided by clear conditionalities to ensure universal, long-term access to affordable, sustainable and decent housing in order to prevent housing from being managed as financial assets or commodities, given that the right to adequate housing is an essential need and a fundamental human right; |
| 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. | 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. |
| 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. | 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 402
Borja Giménez Larraz, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; | O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas, according to the Commission, the Member States will decide on the amounts to be spent on housing and cohesion-related expenditure in their National and Regional Partnership Plans; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; |
| 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. | 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. |
| 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. | 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 403
Inese Vaidere
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; | O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; whereas provision of affordable housing requires State intervention, especially in rural areas, including through targeted financial instruments and public-private partnerships; |
| 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. | 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. |
| 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. | 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 404
Borja Giménez Larraz, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; | O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas the total EU support of EUR 7.5 billion allocated to housing under cohesion funds represents approximately 2% of the total cohesion funds allocation of EUR 379 billion for the 2021-2027 period ; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; |
| 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. | 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. |
| 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. | 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 405
Nikolina Brnjac
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; | O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; whereas NPBIs play an essential role in financing affordable and sustainable housing, in leveraging private investment and in strengthening the financing framework at national and regional level; |
| 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. | 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. |
| 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. | 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 406
György Hölvényi, Pál Szekeres
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; | O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; whereas NPBIs play an essential role in financing affordable and sustainable housing, in leveraging private investment and in strengthening the financing framework at national and regional level; |
| 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. | 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. |
| 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. | 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 407
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; | O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors underlines that the “affordable housing” term is not defined, nor the types of housing that would be eligible or final beneficiaries targeted are specified; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; |
| 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. | 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. |
| 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. | 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 408
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; | O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis and should be complemented by new Union, national, and local regulations in order to increase the supply of the current housing stock and boost public investments; whereas according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; |
| 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. | 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. |
| 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. | 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 409
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; | O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21; whereas the European Court of Auditors signals that it is not clear how this spending will contribute to the better functioning of national housing markets; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; |
| 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. | 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. |
| 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. | 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 410
Ciaran Mullooly
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; | O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes, in this context, the reallocation of unspent Just Transition Fund money could be an innovative way to fund the construction of housing; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; |
| 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. | 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. |
| 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. | 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 411
Borja Giménez Larraz, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; | O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the Commission encouraged Member States to consider channelling unspent fund to affordable housing; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; |
| 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. | 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. |
| 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. | 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 412
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; | O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds and innovative financial instruments can play a crucial role in leveraging private investment and boosting the supply of affordable housing at the same time; |
| 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. | 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. |
| 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. | 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 413
Borja Giménez Larraz, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the cohesion policy includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; | O. whereas the Commission’s proposal for the mid-term review of the Cohesion Fund Regulation (proposal adopted on 1 April 2025) includes the possibility of doubling the funding available for affordable housing, as well as the option for the Member States to voluntarily reallocate part of their current funding programmes; whereas the European Court of Auditors has underlined that this proposal does not include any reference to a gap analysis identifying where EU intervention is most needed21 ; whereas cohesion policy funds should be deployed strategically and with efficient and transparent procedures; whereas cohesion policy alone cannot resolve the current housing crisis as, according to the economic analysis performed for the EIB Report 2024-202522 , the investment gap in affordable housing is estimated at EUR 270 billion per year; whereas public funds should be complemented by attracting private investment; |
| 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. | 21 European Court of Auditors, Opinion 02/2025, May 2025. |
| 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. | 22 European Investment Bank Group, EIB Investment Report 2024/2025 – Innovation, integration and simplification in Europe, European Investment Bank, March 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 414
Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez
Motion for a resolution
Recital O a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Oa. whereas there is an urgent need for transparency and clarity from the EIB on the financing available for housing, including instrument types, financial conditions, eligibility criteria, co-financing requirements, schedules and guarantees, as well as the introduction of flexible arrangements to address special cases and the specific circumstances of the areas concerned (rural areas, islands, outermost regions); whereas the lack of clear information and appropriate mechanisms hinders access for regions and municipalities and causes delays in the implementation of investments; whereas this is exacerbating the housing crisis in Europe, having serious social repercussions and pushing up exclusion and vulnerability day by day; |
Or. es
Amendment 415
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital O a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| O a. whereas the proposal for the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), and in particular the National and Regional Partnership Plans (NRPPs), significantly restricts the autonomy of regions and cities, both financially, through a drastic reduction in the future budget for cohesion policy, and in terms of governance, due to the excessive centralisation of European funds within national plans; whereas this risks undermining their capacity to leverage cohesion funds to attract private investment for public housing and to establish revolving funds for innovative affordable housing projects; |
Or. en
Amendment 416
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Ciaran Mullooly
Motion for a resolution
Recital O a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| O a. whereas financial instruments can by and large influence the access to adequate housing; whereas public authorities and national promotional banks have a key role to play in boosting the offer of innovative financial instruments and easing the housing access of vulnerable groups, including young people who are often facing a lack of investment capital or elderly and people with disabilities who face stricter mortgage conditions; |
Or. en
Amendment 417
Barry Cowen, Brigitte van den Berg
Motion for a resolution
Recital O a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| O a. whereas being unable to find adequate housing at an affordable price can have major consequences on an individual's life, including difficulties in accessing employment and public services, ability to live independently, opportunity to build a family or take care of relatives; |
Or. en
Amendment 418
Barry Cowen, Brigitte van den Berg
Motion for a resolution
Recital O b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| O b. whereas lengthy and complex planning and legal procedures can delay urgently needed housing developments; whereas in some cases a single objection to a housing development can lead to multi-year delays, even when projects already meet planning, environmental, sustainability and all other criteria; whereas legal certainty, timely decisions and balanced access to justice are essential to accelerate the delivery of affordable housing; |
Or. en
Amendment 419
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Ciaran Mullooly
Motion for a resolution
Recital O b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| O b. whereas being unable to find adequate housing at an affordable price can have major consequences on individuals’ life, including difficulties to access employment and public services, live independently, build a family or take care of relatives; |
Or. en
Amendment 420
Georgiana Teodorescu, Antonella Sberna, Alessandro Ciriani, Lara Magoni, Nora Junco García
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family; | P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas, in 2024, nearly half (49.1%) of all young adults (aged 18 to 34) in the EU lived with at least one parent or contributed/benefited from the household income; whereas, in 2024, close to half (47.2%) of young adults in the EU who lived with at least one parent or contributed/benefited from the household income were students or otherwise outside the labour force25a; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family; |
| 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. | 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. |
| 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. | 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. |
| 25a Eurostat, 'Key Figures on European Living Conditions', September 2025 |
Or. en
Amendment 421
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family; | P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family; whereas 40.7 % of the total student population in the Union lives away from their family home, but only 38 % reside in student accommodations managed by universities, public entities or accredited operators;24a |
| 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. | 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. |
| 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. | 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. |
| 24a Hauschildt, K. et al., Social and economic conditions of student life in Europe, Eurostudent, Germany, 2024. |
Or. en
Amendment 422
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family; | P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this delay in leaving their family home is due to monthly rents that have become exorbitant in many large cities and to increasingly exclusionary conditions imposed by some landlords on the younger generation, prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as relocating to a major city to start or further one’s professional career, or starting a family; |
| 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. | 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. |
| 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. | 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 423
Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Rachel Blom
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323, and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family; | P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323, and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24; whereas this difficulty in accessing housing is compounded by intense migratory pressure, which increases competition for available housing; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family; |
| 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. | 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. |
| 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. | 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. |
Or. fr
Amendment 424
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Jaroslav Bžoch, Rachel Blom, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family; | P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family; whereas access to affordable housing is therefore a key precondition for supporting families, tackling Europe’s demographic challenges and ensuring the future of younger generations; |
| 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. | 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. |
| 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. | 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 425
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family; | P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.3, and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions; whereas high housing costs, precarious work and a shortage of decent and affordable rental and starter homes have deepened generational inequality and risk excluding young people from equal participation in society; |
| 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. | |
| 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 426
Julie Rechagneux, Marie Dauchy, Anne-Sophie Frigout, France Jamet, Mathilde Androuët, Catherine Griset, György Hölvényi, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Mélanie Disdier, Klara Dostalova, Rachel Blom
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family; | P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this difficulty in accessing housing is exacerbated by significant migratory pressure, which increases competition for available housing; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family; |
| 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. | 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. |
| 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. | 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 427
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family; | P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family; whereas access to housing for youth is the first step to enable their independence and the accomplishment of their objectives and desires; |
| 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. | 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. |
| 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. | 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 428
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Inese Vaidere, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family; | P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family; whereas housing has a direct impact on demographic trends; |
| 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. | 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. |
| 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. | 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 429
György Hölvényi, Pál Szekeres, Jorge Buxadé Villalba
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family; | P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family and especially having children under the age of 30; |
| 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. | 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. |
| 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. | 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 430
Barry Cowen, Brigitte van den Berg
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family; | P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family or the opportunity to live independently; |
| 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. | 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. |
| 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. | 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 431
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions such as starting a family; | P. whereas, in 2023, young people across the EU left their parental home on average at the age of 26.323 , and in certain Member States almost 70 % of young adults aged 18-34 had no alternative but to continue living with their parents24 ; whereas this delay in leaving their family home prevents younger generations from starting an independent life and forces many citizens to postpone important life decisions; |
| 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. | 23 Eurostat, ‘Age of leaving the parental home steady in 2023’, Eurostat website, 30 September 2024. |
| 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. | 24 Eurostat, ‘Share of young adults aged 18-34 living with their parents by self-defined current economic status’, Eurostat website, July 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 432
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital P a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| P a. whereas the growing shift of long-term housing to temporary and short-term rentals has reduced the availability of affordable, quality housing, especially in tourism-intensive regions such as major cities and coastal, island and outermost regions, often pushing longstanding residents and local communities out of their neighbourhoods; whereas the EU’s fragmented and inconsistent legal framework on short-term rentals, with overlapping laws, such as Services Directive, Digital Services Act and E-Commerce Directive, is undermining enforcement; whereas from May 2026 onwards the EU Regulation on data collection and sharing regarding short term rental activities becomes applicable, however it does not regulate host conduct, impose rules on short term rental services or address their socio-economic impact; whereas regions and cities need tools in order to face this legal uncertainty; |
Or. en
Amendment 433
Georgiana Teodorescu, Antonella Sberna, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani, Nora Junco García
Motion for a resolution
Recital P a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| P a. whereas around 7.7 million European students live away from their family home, but only 2.9 million of them reside in student accommodations managed by universities, public entities or accredited operators; whereas this situation reveals a structural shortage of approximately 4.8 million bed spaces across the Union, underlining the urgent need for coordinated European and national action to expand and improve affordable and quality student housing1a; | |
| 1a EUROSTUDENT VIII, Housing situation: living away from home, 2021–2024. |
Or. en
Amendment 434
Maria Zacharia
Motion for a resolution
Recital ΙΣΤ a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Pa. whereas the housing crisis experienced by millions of citizens in the European Union is hitting young people, low-income workers and families particularly hard; |
Or. el
Amendment 435
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital P b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| P b. whereas millions of students live away from their family home; whereas accommodation managed by universities, public entities or accredited operators are scarce and available to few, underlining the urgent need for coordinated European, national and local action to expand and improve affordable and quality student housing; |
Or. en
Amendment 436
Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Q. whereas there is an ongoing housing crisis in Europe that affects mainly low- and middle-income households25; whereas the loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households negatively affects the possibility of their acquiring or renting affordable housing; whereas real estate investments guarantee the right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and provide a source of additional income for pensioners and families who have invested their hard-earned savings; | Q. whereas there is an ongoing housing crisis in Europe that affects mainly low- and middle-income households25; whereas the loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households negatively affects the possibility of their acquiring or renting affordable housing; whereas real estate investments guarantee the right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and provide a source of additional income for pensioners and families who have invested their hard-earned savings; whereas the public effort should be directed towards home ownership, in order to secure households’ property trajectories; whereas social housing must remain an exceptional and temporary response to identified needs, accompanied by mechanisms to encourage a gradual shift to the private housing market, in order to ensure that the long-term benefits of social housing are reserved primarily for the most vulnerable members of society; |
| 25 Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021. | 25 Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021. |
Or. fr
Amendment 437
Julie Rechagneux, Marie Dauchy, Anne-Sophie Frigout, France Jamet, Mathilde Androuët, Catherine Griset, György Hölvényi, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Mélanie Disdier, Klara Dostalova
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
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| Q. whereas there is an ongoing housing crisis in Europe that affects mainly low- and middle-income households25 ; whereas the loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households negatively affects the possibility of their acquiring or renting affordable housing; whereas real estate investments guarantee the right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and provide a source of additional income for pensioners and families who have invested their hard-earned savings; | Q. whereas there is an ongoing housing crisis in Europe that affects mainly low- and middle-income households25 ; whereas the loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households negatively affects the possibility of their acquiring or renting affordable housing; whereas real estate investments guarantee the right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and provide a source of additional income for pensioners and families who have invested their hard-earned savings; whereas public efforts should be directed towards promoting access to home ownership, with a view to securing households’ asset-building pathways; whereas social housing should remain an exceptional and temporary response to identified needs, accompanied by mechanisms facilitating the gradual transition towards the private housing market, so as to ensure that its long-term benefits are primarily reserved for the most vulnerable groups; |
| 25 Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021. | 25 Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 438
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| Q. whereas there is an ongoing housing crisis in Europe that affects mainly low- and middle-income households25 ; whereas the loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households negatively affects the possibility of their acquiring or renting affordable housing; whereas real estate investments guarantee the right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and provide a source of additional income for pensioners and families who have invested their hard-earned savings; | Q. whereas there is an ongoing affordable housing crisis in Europe that mainly affects low- and middle-income households, young and older people, migrant workers, persons with disabilities, women, people experiencing homelessness, and other vulnerable groups; whereas the loss of purchasing power and rising housing costs limit their ability to acquire or rent decent and affordable housing and to live independently; whereas access to decent, affordable, and sustainable housing is essential to ensure that all people, regardless of income or personal circumstances, can exercise their right to housing; whereas the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights guarantees the right to dignity, and the right to social and housing assistance to ensure a decent existence as well as the right to property; |
| 25 Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 439
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| Q. whereas there is an ongoing housing crisis in Europe that affects mainly low- and middle-income households25 ; whereas the loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households negatively affects the possibility of their acquiring or renting affordable housing; whereas real estate investments guarantee the right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and provide a source of additional income for pensioners and families who have invested their hard-earned savings; | Q. whereas there is an ongoing housing crisis in Europe that affects mainly low- and middle-income households25 ; whereas the loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households negatively affects the possibility of their acquiring or renting adequate housing; |
| 25 Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021. | 25 Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 440
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| Q. whereas there is an ongoing housing crisis in Europe that affects mainly low- and middle-income households25 ; whereas the loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households negatively affects the possibility of their acquiring or renting affordable housing; whereas real estate investments guarantee the right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and provide a source of additional income for pensioners and families who have invested their hard-earned savings; | Q. whereas there is an ongoing housing crisis in Europe that affects mainly low- and middle-income households25 ; whereas the loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households negatively affects the possibility of their acquiring or renting affordable housing; whereas in 2023 housing transactions declined in 13 of the 16 Member States reporting data compared to 2022, marking a second consecutive year of falling sales; whereas real estate investments guarantee the right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and provide a source of additional income for pensioners and families who have invested their hard-earned savings; |
| 25 Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021. | 25 Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 441
Georgios Aftias
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| Q. whereas there is an ongoing housing crisis in Europe that affects mainly low- and middle-income households25 ; whereas the loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households negatively affects the possibility of their acquiring or renting affordable housing; whereas real estate investments guarantee the right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and provide a source of additional income for pensioners and families who have invested their hard-earned savings; | Q. whereas there is an ongoing housing crisis in Europe that affects mainly low- and middle-income households25 ; whereas the loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households negatively affects the possibility of their acquiring or renting affordable housing; whereas real estate investments guarantee the right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and provide a source of additional income for pensioners and families who have invested their hard-earned savings; whereas establishing a regulatory instrument to monitor and tackle profiteering from rentals under Union guidance it is necessary to protect tenants; |
| 25 Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021. | 25 Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 442
György Hölvényi, Pál Szekeres
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| Q. whereas there is an ongoing housing crisis in Europe that affects mainly low- and middle-income households25 ; whereas the loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households negatively affects the possibility of their acquiring or renting affordable housing; whereas real estate investments guarantee the right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and provide a source of additional income for pensioners and families who have invested their hard-earned savings; | Q. whereas there is an ongoing housing crisis in Europe that affects mainly low- and middle-income households25 ; whereas the loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households and especially the high and rising utility and energy costs caused by the war in Ukraine further exacerbated by the impact of sanctions and unrealistic green targets, negatively affects the possibility of their acquiring or renting affordable housing; whereas real estate investments guarantee the right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and provide a source of additional income for pensioners and families who have invested their hard-earned savings; |
| 25 Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021. | 25 Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 443
Georgiana Teodorescu, Antonella Sberna, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani, Nora Junco García, Nicolas Bay
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| Q. whereas there is an ongoing housing crisis in Europe that affects mainly low- and middle-income households25 ; whereas the loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households negatively affects the possibility of their acquiring or renting affordable housing; whereas real estate investments guarantee the right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and provide a source of additional income for pensioners and families who have invested their hard-earned savings; | Q. whereas there is an ongoing housing crisis in Europe that affects mainly low- and middle-income households25 ; whereas the loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households not only negatively affects the possibility of their acquiring or renting affordable housing, but has broader demographic and socioeconomic consequences; whereas real estate investments guarantee the right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and provide a source of additional income for pensioners and families who have invested their hard-earned savings; |
| 25 Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021. | 25 Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 444
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| Q. whereas there is an ongoing housing crisis in Europe that affects mainly low- and middle-income households25 ; whereas the loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households negatively affects the possibility of their acquiring or renting affordable housing; whereas real estate investments guarantee the right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and provide a source of additional income for pensioners and families who have invested their hard-earned savings; | Q. whereas there is an ongoing housing crisis in Europe that affects mainly low- and middle-income households25 ; whereas the loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households, linked to budget-cutting policies demanded by the Union, negatively affects the possibility of their acquiring or renting affordable housing; |
| 25 Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021. | 25 Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 445
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| Q. whereas there is an ongoing housing crisis in Europe that affects mainly low- and middle-income households25 ; whereas the loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households negatively affects the possibility of their acquiring or renting affordable housing; whereas real estate investments guarantee the right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and provide a source of additional income for pensioners and families who have invested their hard-earned savings; | Q. whereas the ongoing housing crisis in Europe affects mainly low- and middle-income households25 ; whereas low salary levels, loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households, precarious working conditions, the speculation and financialisation of the housing sector, the significant and growing investment gap in social and affordable housing, the proliferation of short-term rentals for tourists (“touristification”) as well as rising energy and utility costs undermine the possibility of acquiring or renting housing at affordable costs; |
| 25 Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021. | 25 Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 446
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q a (new)
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| Q a. whereas while millions struggle to access adequate housing, as many as one in six homes across Europe remain vacant or derelict1a, often for speculative purposes; whereas addressing housing vacancy is crucial to tackling the affordability crisis; whereas prolonged vacancy of private housing reduces affordable housing supply, fuels speculation, and drives up prices in high-demand areas; whereas long-term vacancy and deliberate dereliction are incompatible with the social function of housing and exacerbate scarcity and exclusion; whereas tackling vacancy must be a priority of the European Affordable Housing Plan, including through district renovation approaches, active use of public land, and measures to bring unused dwellings back into circulation for families and communities; whereas addressing vacancy and dereliction can both increase available housing and strengthen neighbourhoods, particularly in areas suffering from depopulation and socio-economic decline; whereas public vacant assets often remain underused due to high renovation costs, administrative hurdles, or budgetary constraints; | |
| 1a European Commission, ‘Vacant Real Estate: Seizing the Opportunity to Find Affordable Housing Solutions in Europe’, European Commission Futurium website, January 2016. |
Or. en
Amendment 447
Maria Zacharia
Motion for a resolution
Recital ΙΖ a (new)
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| Qa. whereas Member States should develop housing policies with social and environmental criteria, putting the right to housing above the profits of contracting or investment interests; whereas they should use available European resources, such as the European Social Fund Plus, to promote sustainable and energy-efficient housing; |
Or. el
Amendment 448
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Hanna Gedin, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| Q a. whereas the housing crisis disproportionately affects certain communities, including the working class, women, racialised people, migrants, and people with disabilities; whereas a truly inclusive housing policy must address these inequalities and ensure that everyone, regardless of their background or status, has access to safe and affordable housing; |
Or. en
Amendment 449
Barry Cowen
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| Q a. whereas certain EU fiscal governance rules and the classification of Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) and similar entities as State-sponsored can restrict public investment capacity; whereas greater flexibility in the fiscal treatment of such bodies is essential to scale up delivery of affordable and social housing across the Union; |
Or. en
Amendment 450
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q a (new)
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| Q a. whereas EU housing crisis necessitates not only increasing the supply of affordable housing but also ensuring its strategic location, particularly in proximity to employment centres, public services, and sustainable transport networks, to reduce commuting burdens and enhance quality of life; |
Or. en
Amendment 451
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Ciaran Mullooly
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q a (new)
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| Q a. whereas around 16.6% of EU residents lived in overcrowded housing in 2023; whereas a quarter of minors and more than a fifth of children under the age of 6, were living in overcrowded housing in the EU in 2023, compared to 17% for the overall population; |
Or. en
Amendment 452
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| Q b. whereas investment-based residency schemes, commonly referred to as “golden visa” programs, have been established in several EU Member States; whereas such schemes can drive up property prices in major urban areas, contribute to speculation, distort local housing markets, and exacerbate affordability pressures for residents; whereas such schemes have been linked to substantial risks of money laundering and corruption; whereas some Member States have already abolished or reformed their golden visa programs in response to these concerns; whereas the European Union has recognised the need to regulate or prohibit such schemes to protect the integrity of the internal market and prevent abuses; |
Or. en
Amendment 453
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Ciaran Mullooly
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| Q b. whereas people with disabilities are among the groups most impacted in accessing decent and affordable housing; whereas 11.1% of people with disabilities were overburdened by housing costs in 2023; whereas 4.4% of persons with disabilities experience severe housing deprivation; whereas 70 to 80% of existing housing stock is unsuitable for independent living for people with disabilities; |
Or. en
Amendment 454
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q c (new)
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| Q c. whereas public support or preferential regimes for residential investment should be linked to clear social conditionality, including safeguards against speculative resale, and mechanisms to preserve long-term affordability; whereas, without such conditions, public resources risk indirectly fuelling housing exclusion or short-term financial gains; whereas models that are cooperative, such as non-divided ownership, limited-profit, or non-profit by statute or founding principles can counteract systemic profit maximisation and help create a more balanced housing ecosystem, prioritising social value and long-term accessibility; |
Or. en
Amendment 455
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q d (new)
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| Q d. whereas during missions and hearings conducted by the Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union, it emerged that effective solutions to improve affordability in many cities have been developed through public-private partnerships, where public authorities collaborated with cooperative or non-profit actors; whereas such partnerships have proven capable of delivering genuinely affordable and social housing, leveraging the expertise and social objectives of non-profit actors to complement public resources and address local housing needs; |
Or. en
Amendment 456
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q e (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| Q e. whereas housing policy has significant macroeconomic relevance and should be adequately reflected in the EU economic governance framework, particularly within the context of the Stability and Growth Pact; |
Or. en
Amendment 457
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; | R. whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; |
| 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. | 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. |
Or. en
Amendment 458
Irmhild Boßdorf
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; | R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; |
| 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. | 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. |
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Amendment 459
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; | R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas the term of affordable housing covers many forms of housing and those forms include social, cooperative and public housing; |
| 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. | 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. |
Or. en
Amendment 460
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; | R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; whereas the provision of social housing, as part of Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI) recognised by the EU under Article 2 of Commission Decision 2012/21/EU, is primarily intended for disadvantaged citizens or socially less advantaged groups, who due to solvency constraints are unable to obtain housing at market conditions; |
| 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. | 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. |
Or. en
Amendment 461
Borja Giménez Larraz, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
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| R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; | R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; whereas no impact assessment has been carried out to evaluate how these definitions will affect, positively or negatively, the access to and provision of social and affordable housing in EU Member States; |
| 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. | 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. |
Or. en
Amendment 462
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; | R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; whereas the Commission presented new requirements for social and affordable housing in its revision of the SGEI rules on 3 October 2025; |
| 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. | 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. |
Or. en
Amendment 463
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Inese Vaidere, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; | R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; whereas these definitions are bound by the principle of subsidiarity and by the Union’s limited competences in housing-related matters; |
| 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. | 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. |
Or. en
Amendment 464
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; | R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks and stipulate detailed categories for affordable housing, income thresholds, and social criteria which priorities allocation; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; |
| 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. | 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. |
Or. en
Amendment 465
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; | R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; whereas the definitions require that access to affordable housing markets be open to all service providers; |
| 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. | 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. |
Or. en
Amendment 466
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; | R. whereas affordable housing, public and social housing definitions fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is incomplete, as the 30% effort rate does not represent the same burden for low-income households as it does for high-income households; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; |
| 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. | 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. |
Or. en
Amendment 467
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; | R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; whereas the indicators provide flexible leeway to Member States; |
| 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. | 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. |
Or. en
Amendment 468
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Jaroslav Bžoch, Rachel Blom, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; | R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; whereas definitions of affordable and social housing should primarily reflect national, regional and local realities rather than uniform pan-European models, ensuring flexibility for Member States to address their specific housing needs; |
| 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. | 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. |
Or. en
Amendment 469
Georgiana Teodorescu, Antonella Sberna, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani, Nora Junco García, Nicolas Bay
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; | R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State, according to national and regional circumstances; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; |
| 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. | 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. |
Or. en
Amendment 470
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| R. whereas affordable housing and social housing lack consistent definitions both in academic literature and in the EU acquis, and the criteria for determining them fall exclusively within the remit of each Member State; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has spurred a lively policy debate around suitable pan-European definitions which could facilitate investments; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30 % of a household’s total monthly income26 ; whereas this approach is compatible with definitions and criteria used in the Member States and different EU institutions and bodies, which have affordable housing policies and regulatory frameworks; whereas Parliament is an active participant in this debate and may adapt, if needed, the basic definitions following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; | R. whereas the criteria to define ‘affordable’ housing and ‘social’ housing falls primarily under the remit of Member States, while being influenced heavily by EU policy; whereas the Urban Agenda for the EU proposed a broad, pan-European approach to affordable housing, using the affordable housing scope in the ‘housing continuum’ as a reference model1a; whereas UN-Habitat considers housing to be affordable when net monthly housing expenditure does not exceed 30% of a household’s total monthly income; whereas the new emphasis on housing at EU level has formalised a lively and necessary policy debate around suitable pan-European mechanisms to support social and affordable housing; whereas the Parliament is an active participant in this debate and shall contribute to definitions and assess relevant EU competences in this area, following further interaction with other EU institutions and bodies, as well as the Member States and other stakeholders; |
| 1a European Commission, ‘Housing Partnership Action Plan’, European Commission Futurium website, December 2018 | |
| 26 UN-Habitat, ‘Capacity Development on SDGs Indicators’ Monitoring and Reporting – Indicator 11.1.1: Adequate housing and slum upgrading’, UN-Habitat website, April 2022. |
Or. en
Amendment 471
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital R a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| R a. whereas the climate crisis severely threatens the enjoyment of the right to adequate housing, particularly for marginalised and vulnerable groups, who are disproportionately exposed to climate-related risks and shocks such as floods, heatwaves, droughts and displacement1a; whereas climate mitigation and adaptation measures must be designed and implemented in a way that safeguards and promotes the right to adequate, safe, affordable and climate-resilient housing for all; | |
| 1a UN Human Rights Council, 'Report of the Special Rapporteur on adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living, and on the right to non discrimination in this context', UN Human Rights Council website, March 2023 |
Or. en
Amendment 472
Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez
Motion for a resolution
Recital R a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Ra. whereas in some tourist and urban areas there is concern about what is known as the housing cost overburden, which occurs when the total cost of housing (‘net’ of housing allowances) is more than 40 % of disposable income (‘net’ of housing allowances); |
Or. es
Amendment 473
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Recital R a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| R a. whereas the OECD defines "social housing" as "residential rental dwellings provided at below-market prices that are targeted and allocated according to specific rules (such as identified needs or waiting lists)". |
Or. en
Amendment 474
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital R b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| R b. whereas the reduction of housing standards in terms of space, size, amenity and sustainability in new housing units can lead to further social exclusion, reduced living conditions and exacerbate vacancy and dereliction; whereas it is therefore necessary for Member States to protect quality, environmental and social standards for housing construction; |
Or. en
Amendment 475
Irmhild Boßdorf
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27; | deleted |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
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Amendment 476
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas effective housing policies require the availability of reliable, detailed and comparable statistics across the Union; whereas current datasets are often fragmented and fail to capture the territorial dimension of housing dynamics; whereas the collection of housing data at least at the NUTS 3 level would allow for a better understanding of location-specific trends and territorial disparities; whereas more comprehensive information is needed on transaction volumes and prices, vacancy rates, energy efficiency, rental market segmentation (long-term vs. short-term), and the ownership structure of residential property; whereas such data is essential to monitor affordability, assess systemic risks, and guide evidence-based policymaking; whereas the establishment of an EU housing monitoring system, collecting data at local, regional and national level, is key to guiding evidence-based, people-centred policymaking across the Union; whereas there is a need to establish an institutional framework within which data could be collected and analysed to exchange best practices between Member States and maximise national and European efforts in housing policy; whereas the growth of short-term rentals has been shown to reduce the supply of long-term homes, drive up rents in tourist-intensive areas, and undermine affordability for local residents; whereas robust data is also required on vacancy, speculation, homelessness and affordability in order to design effective regulation and social investment; whereas strengthening tenant protections, including effective rent regulation and security of tenure, is essential to ensure affordability, prevent exploitation, and promote stable communities; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 477
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, Markus Ferber, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas short-term rental schemes, ranging from entire homes to individual rooms, can contribute positively to the local economies, help address depopulation by promoting rural tourism, support the preservation of old properties, and provide an additional source of income for owners and tenants; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 478
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; whereas housing is taken into account in cost-of living calculations, revealing variations across EU countries in house and utility prices, based on purchasing power parities (PPPs) and the overall price level index (HFCE)27a; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
| 27a European Employment Services, ‘The cost of living in the EU’, EURES website, February 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 479
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data and transparency on the housing situation and needs in the Member States are essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 480
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27; whereas tourism is a vital economic driver for the EU, as it contributes to 10% of the EU’s GDP, significantly impacting growth, employment and social development, which makes it an asset in addressing economic downturns and unemployment; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 481
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jaroslav Bžoch, Rachel Blom, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; whereas questions such as rent levels, flexibility of contracts or rental regulations fall fully within the competence of the Member States; whereas any regulation of short-term rentals must respect property rights and the freedom to conduct a business, while reflecting local needs and circumstances; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 482
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; whereas the use of residential properties for tourism purposes can also generate additional income for families, support their economic independence from the State, and serve as a source of funding for energy-efficient renovation of buildings; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 483
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27; whereas a one-size-fits-all solution is not suitable in the context of short-term rentals, given the diversity of local realities and the number of municipalities and local territorial entities in the Union; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 484
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Inese Vaidere, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27; whereas tourism constitutes an important opportunity to attract people to areas at risk of depopulation or with low housing demand, such as inland regions, small towns, or areas with occasional demand; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 485
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27; whereas short-term rentals solutions need to be adapted to each specific situation, and it is for local authorities to take action in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 486
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27; whereas tourism per se is not a problem, and a holistic urban strategy together with effective local management is necessary, contributing to the democratisation of tourism; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 487
Martin Hojsík, Brigitte van den Berg
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential, including on the use of building stock, reintroduction of vacant properties into the market, renovations and retrofitting; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; whereas the European Parliament initiated the EU Land Observatory Pilot Project, which is currently being implemented; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 488
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices27 ; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 489
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the increase in short-term rental accommodations may have come in detriment of residential housing, but more empirical studies are needed in this regard; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 490
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas regulation of this activity, if needed, is better accomplished at a level closer to the citizen, as the principle of subsidiarity mandates; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 491
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to numerous studies and many municipalities at the forefront of this issue, short-term rentals have a significant impact on housing market prices; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 492
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; whereas the main housing-related components of consumer goods and services include electricity, gas and other fuels27a; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
| 27a European Commission, ‘Statistics Explained - Comparative price levels of consumer goods and services’, European Commission website, June 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 493
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; whereas any measures or actions that may foster negative perceptions of tourism or contribute to tourism-phobia should be avoided; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 494
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas some territories have experienced a substantial increase in short-term rentals, especially in touristic destinations; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 495
Georgiana Teodorescu, Antonella Sberna, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani, Nora Junco García
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas the diverse range of models and solutions on housing models in the Member States represent a rich source of innovation and mutual inspiration; whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 496
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas Eurostat has provided a definition of holiday and other short-rental accommodation for comparative purposes27a; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
| 27a Eurostat, ‘Statistics Explained - Holiday and other short-stay accommodation, Eurostat website, October 2025. |
Or. en
Amendment 497
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27; whereas consumers should not be penalised for engaging in short-term rentals; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 498
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas Union action in this field may face a number of challenges; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 499
Martin Hojsík, Brigitte van den Berg
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S. whereas more data on the housing situation and needs in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; | S. whereas more data on the housing situation, needs and land take in the Member States is essential; whereas data collection and comparability remain a challenge, as housing policies are deeply rooted in local and territorial contexts; whereas, according to the Commission, more evidence is needed on the impact of short-term rentals on housing market prices; whereas the OECD has emphasised that greater flexibility in landlord-tenant relations, including in the area of rent control, can encourage housing investment, ease supply-demand mismatches and lower barriers to residential mobility27 ; |
| 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. | 27 OECD, Brick by Brick: Building Better Housing Policies, OECD Publishing, Paris, 2021. |
Or. en
Amendment 500
Rachel Blom, Julie Rechagneux, Klara Dostalova, Mathilde Androuët
Motion for a resolution
Recital S a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Sa. whereas the application of European environmental legislation leads to lengthy authorisation procedures and delays in housing projects in several Member States; whereas this significantly limits the ability of Member States to provide sufficient affordable housing, and a balance must be struck between nature conservation objectives and the urgent need for housing; |
Or. nl
Amendment 501
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jaroslav Bžoch, Rachel Blom, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S a. whereas access to affordable housing must not be made conditional upon meeting additional environmental or climate objectives; whereas housing policy should primarily focus on providing secure and affordable homes for citizens, while green objectives can be pursued through separate, dedicated instruments; |
Or. en
Amendment 502
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Recital S a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S a. whereas the lack of affordable housing hinders labour mobility to metropolitan areas, but also to medium-sized and growing cities, where many areas struggle to realise investments due to the lack of housing needed for the workforce related to the investments; |
Or. en
Amendment 503
Marco Falcone, Flavio Tosi, Caterina Chinnici, Letizia Moratti, Massimiliano Salini, Salvatore De Meo, Giusi Princi, Fulvio Martusciello
Motion for a resolution
Recital S a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S a. whereas the vast majority of buildings that will be in use in 2050 already exist; whereas the renovation, upgrading, and expansion of the existing housing stock represent one of the most sustainable, cost-effective, and rapid solutions to the housing crisis; |
Or. en
Amendment 504
Ciaran Mullooly, Brigitte van den Berg
Motion for a resolution
Recital S a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S a. whereas too many persons with disabilities remain in inadequate accommodation due to the lack of accessible housing; whereas upholding EU commitments under the UN CRPD requires Member States to massively expand accessible, community-based housing; |
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Amendment 505
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Recital S a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S a. whereas the definition of housing as a social right should imply the derogation of single market rules when it is deemed necessary by member states in order to guarantee their people’s access to affordable and decent housing; |
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Amendment 506
Rachel Blom, Julie Rechagneux, Klara Dostalova, Mathilde Androuët
Motion for a resolution
Recital S b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Sb. whereas, according to Eurostat, the population of the European Union grew by approximately 1.7 million people between 1 January 2023 and 1 January 2024, more than 80 % of which was due to net immigration; whereas this is putting structural pressure on the housing market in many Member States, while housing construction has fallen sharply over the same period; whereas recent analyses of the housing crisis in the European Union indicate that the rising demand for housing must also be considered in relation to demographic and migration trends; whereas migration can act as a contributing factor to pressure on the housing market, particularly in urban areas and regions experiencing high population growth; |
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Amendment 507
Marco Falcone, Flavio Tosi, Caterina Chinnici, Letizia Moratti, Massimiliano Salini, Salvatore De Meo, Giusi Princi, Fulvio Martusciello
Motion for a resolution
Recital S b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S b. whereas around 7.7 million European students live away from their family home, but only 2.9 million of them reside in student accommodations managed by universities, public entities or accredited operators; whereas this situation reveals a structural shortage of approximately 4.8 million bed spaces across the Union, underlining the urgent need for coordinated European and national action to expand and improve affordable and quality student housing; |
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Amendment 508
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Recital S b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S b. whereas islands, which belong to 13 Member States, and ultra-peripheral regions are recognised as disadvantaged territories in the EU legislation because of their insularity and remoteness posing specific development challenges; whereas islands and ultra-peripheral regions do not always benefit from the specific aid that should be provided for them to comply with the relevant provisions of the EU Treaties; |
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Amendment 509
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Jaroslav Bžoch, Rachel Blom, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S b. whereas uncontrolled mass migration has significantly increased demand for housing in several Member States, particularly in urban areas, exacerbating shortages and raising prices; whereas access to affordable and social housing should prioritise citizens and legal residents; |
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Amendment 510
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Recital S b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S b. whereas the limitation of public housing to social housing for the poor or extremely poor, while addressing social emergencies, does not have a significant impact on general market prices; |
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Amendment 511
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Recital S c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S c. whereas research conducted by Eurofound indicates that a wide range of policy measures aimed at addressing housing issues are being implemented in Member States and municipalities, and that those deployed at the local level are often smaller in scale and more innovative; |
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Amendment 512
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Jaroslav Bžoch, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S c. whereas supporting families, young couples and the middle class in accessing housing is crucial to address Europe’s demographic challenges and ensure generational renewal; |
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Amendment 513
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Jaroslav Bžoch, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S d (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S d. whereas housing policies should respect the architectural and cultural heritage of Member States, preserving the distinct character of towns and villages, and avoiding anonymous standardised solutions; |
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Amendment 514
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jaroslav Bžoch, Rachel Blom, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S e (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S e. whereas the exchange of best practices between Member States, regions and municipalities can contribute to more effective housing policies, reduce administrative burdens and accelerate the delivery of affordable housing; |
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Amendment 515
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Jaroslav Bžoch, Rachel Blom, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S f (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S f. whereas the shortage of skilled workers in construction and related crafts is a major barrier to increasing housing supply; whereas promoting apprenticeships and traditional crafts is essential to ensure sufficient workforce capacity; |
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Amendment 516
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Jaroslav Bžoch, Rachel Blom, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S g (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S g. whereas access to safe housing is closely connected to security, prevention of crime and social cohesion; whereas authorities must guarantee that housing policies strengthen stable and safe communities; |
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Amendment 517
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jaroslav Bžoch, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S h (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S h. whereas the high share of owner-occupied housing in many Member States has implications for pension. since pensioners living in rented accommodation must devote a disproportionate part of their pension to housing costs; |
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Amendment 518
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jaroslav Bžoch, Rachel Blom, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S i (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S i. whereas students significantsly affect the rental housing market in university cities, where they can represent up to one fifth of the total population; whereas investment in student housing, including through public-private partnerships, can relieve pressure on rental markets and improve affordability for wider population; |
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Amendment 519
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jaroslav Bžoch, Rachel Blom, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S j (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S j. whereas significant regional disparities persist within Member States, including differences in income, life expectancy and housing affordability; whereas in certtain regions, one average monthly salary is sufficient to buy only half a square metre of housing, while in others it may cover more than a half square metre; |
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Amendment 520
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jaroslav Bžoch, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S k (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S k. whereas innovative construction methods such as prefabricated housing can significantly reduce costs and construction times, thereby contributing to the fight against energy poverty and increasing avalaibility of affordable housing; whereas support for modular and prefabricated housing can be a practical tool for addressing urgent housing shortages; |
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Amendment 521
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, Jaroslav Bžoch, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S l (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S l. whereas declining birth rates across the Union are linked to socio-economic uncertainty, high housing costs and limited access to affordable housing for young people and families; whereas secure and affordable housing is a prerequisite for family and demographic stability; |
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Amendment 522
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jaroslav Bžoch, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S m (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S m. whereas the sharp increase in mortgages rates and housing prices has made home ownership particularly inaccessible for young people and families; whereas innovative instruments such as multi-generational mortgages and cooperative housing models could alleviate this burden; |
Or. en
Amendment 523
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jaroslav Bžoch, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S n (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S n. whereas significant disparities in housing affordability exist between metropolitan areas and peripheral or structurally weak regions, further deepening social and aconomic inequalities; |
Or. en
Amendment 524
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jaroslav Bžoch, Rachel Blom, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S o (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S o. whereas the absence of a clear and uniform definition of “affordable housing” leads to a fragmentation and uncertainty in policymaking; whereas the Member States should retain the right to define affordable housing according to national and regional contexts; |
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Amendment 525
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jaroslav Bžoch, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S p (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S p. whereas affordable rental housing is a key element for young people, families and mobile workers, and should be promoted alongside ownership schemes; |
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Amendment 526
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jaroslav Bžoch, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S q (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S q. whereas innovative approaches similar to Housing First should be developed not only for homeless people but also for young people and families at risk of exclusion, to ensure stability and prevent long-term housing insecurity; |
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Amendment 527
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jaroslav Bžoch, Rachel Blom, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S r (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S r. whereas overly complex EU standards and requirements can unnecessarily increase construction costs and slow down housing delivery; whereas regulatory simplification at national and EU level is key to boosting housing supply; |
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Amendment 528
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jaroslav Bžoch, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S s (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S s. whereas a significant number of unused or underused buildings, such as brownfields, abandoned industrial sites and vacant offices, could be converted into affordable housing with appropriate support and incentives; |
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Amendment 529
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jaroslav Bžoch, Rachel Blom, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Recital S t (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| S t. whereas housing affordability is not only determined by supply, but also by infrastructure and connectivity, including transport and digital neworks, which enable citizens to live outside metropolitan centres; |
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Amendment 530
Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| calls for a revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive with the aim of ensuring that buildings are fully accessible for persons with disabilities and older persons; urges the introduction of mandatory requirements for the installation of ramps, lifts, and accessible sanitary facilities in public offices; |
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Amendment 531
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| The EU and national authorities | The socio-economic consequences of the housing crisis |
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Amendment 532
Martin Hojsík, Brigitte van den Berg
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Believes that in order to best match EU funding with local and regional housing needs, the post 2027 multiannual financial framework should ensure genuine partnership principle; Calls therefore for expansion of mechanisms involving local and regional authorities in EU funds and financial instruments tackling housing challenges and improving economic, social, and territorial cohesion of a region; |
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Amendment 533
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; | 1. Expresses severe concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, which is making impossible for millions in the EU to access decent, sustainable and affordable housing, thus worsening social exclusion and inequalities of opportunity, as well as leading to mental health issues, with the most vulnerable increasingly suffering from this situation; is deeply concerned that young people and low- and middle-income families are severely affected by housing affordability issues; highlights that rising housing prices and rents are depriving people of the ability to build independent, secure and fulfilling lives, including young people from leaving their family home to study and find a first job in line with their qualifications as well as endangering people’s health or hindering workers’ labour mobility towards jobs located in metropolitan areas creating, inter alia, shortages in essential sectors, such as, health, care and educational services; |
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Amendment 534
Julie Rechagneux, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Rachel Blom
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; | 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; recognises that the housing crisis is partly linked to the Commission’s regulatory choices on energy efficiency of buildings, environmental standards for building materials, energy pricing and land take policies; |
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Amendment 535
Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; | 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people, low- and middle-income families and the most vulnerable people, as well as the most deprived and excluded housing situations affecting them; is concerned about the challenges that young people, among others, face in leaving their home and making personal choices that influence their lives; emphasises how important it is to take into account the specific situations in tourist areas, where there are tensions not only for local people but also for seasonal and temporary workers; |
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Amendment 536
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; | 1. Expresses deep concern that the housing crisis has become a social crisis across the Union, undermining dignity, equality and social cohesion; underlines that millions of Europeans face precarious living conditions as a result of the affordable housing crisis; stresses that affordability is at the core of the housing crisis, with low- and middle-income households increasingly unable to secure a decent home; recalls in particular the impact on young people, who are forced to delay independence, and on vulnerable groups, who face heightened barriers to accessing adequate housing; |
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Amendment 537
Julie Rechagneux, Marie Dauchy, Anne-Sophie Frigout, France Jamet, Mathilde Androuët, Catherine Griset, György Hölvényi, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Mélanie Disdier, Klara Dostalova, Rachel Blom
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; | 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; acknowledges that the housing crisis is partly linked to the regulatory choices made by the European Commission regarding the energy efficiency of buildings, the environmental standards applicable to construction materials, energy pricing, and policies relating to land use and soil sealing; |
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Amendment 538
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; | 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives, emphasises that the housing crisis has become a barrier to Europe’s competitiveness, as it undermines productivity, labor mobility and makes regions less attractive for investment; |
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Amendment 539
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Inese Vaidere, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; | 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; is committed to encouraging greater political will among Member States, as well as regional and local authorities, to engage in developing tailor-made and innovative solutions; |
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Amendment 540
Volker Schnurrbusch
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; | 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; furthermore, notes that uncontrolled migration exacerbates the situation, putting additional pressure on the housing market and social infrastructure; |
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Amendment 541
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík, Ciaran Mullooly
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; | 1. Deplores the severe and harmful consequences that the housing crisis is having on the economy and society at large, by affecting socio-economic cohesion, hindering people’s access to employment, negatively impacting their mental health, affecting people’s purchasing power, creating difficulties for companies to find a suitable workforce, and fuelling social discontent; highlights that the housing crisis leads to the most extreme form of social exclusion - homelessness; |
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Amendment 542
György Hölvényi, Pál Szekeres
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; | 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives and the lack of a sustainable, multi-generational strategy for housing for the elderly and for vacant, unused housing; |
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Amendment 543
Georgiana Teodorescu, Antonella Sberna, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani, Nora Junco García
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; | 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in finding student accommodation for their studies or Erasmus experience, leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; |
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Amendment 544
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; | 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives, such as starting a family; |
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Amendment 545
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Inese Vaidere, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; | 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU and its Member States, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; |
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Amendment 546
Martin Hojsík, Brigitte van den Berg
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; | 1. Expresses deep concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives, mobility, education and professional development; |
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Amendment 547
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their family lives; | 1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people and low- and middle-income families; is concerned about the challenges that young people face in leaving their family home and making personal choices that influence their professional and family lives; |
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Amendment 548
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1 a. calls for the adoption of an enabling legally-binding regulatory framework at EU and national level to ensure that no household is obliged to spend more than 30% of the monthly disposable income to housing costs, in terms of rents or mortgages, housing-related taxes, water and energy bills, building on the UN-recognised international benchmark called “30 per cent rule” on housing affordability; stresses that for poor households, spending even 10 or 20% of their monthly disposable income on housing costs can be highly challenging, thus becoming even more crucial a prioritised tailor-made public support, including through social housing and public guarantor access schemes, to ensure access to sustainable and decent housing solutions at affordable prices; |
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Amendment 549
Maria Zacharia
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1a. Underlines that housing is a fundamental social right and a basic prerequisite for a decent life; considers that access to safe, healthy and affordable housing must be guaranteed for all citizens, regardless of income or social status; stresses that housing should not be treated as a commodity but as a common social good, which requires public planning and collective responsibility; |
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Amendment 550
Georgiana Teodorescu, Antonella Sberna, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani, Nora Junco García, Nicolas Bay
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1 a. recalls that private property is the basis of all individual and public freedoms, enshrined in Articles 1 and 2 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, that must be protected against all forms of infringement and that owners must have the right to defend it if necessary and that very natural or legal person is entitled to the peaceful enjoyment of his possessions; |
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Amendment 551
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Ciaran Mullooly
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1 a. warns against the devastating effects of homelessness on individuals and society at large, underlines that homelessness affects people’s dignity and deplores the unacceptable level of homeless children in the EU and stresses the deep scarring effects that homelessness in childhood has on adult lives; |
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Amendment 552
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1 a. calls on the Commission and Member States to recognise housing as a non-negotiable fundamental right and to take urgent, coordinated action to prevent evictions and foreclosures that lead to violations of this right, ensuring adequate social protection measures; |
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Amendment 553
Sebastião Bugalho
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1a. Calls for the right to housing to be included as a fundamental right in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union; takes the view that housing is a fundamental right that determines access to other fundamental rights and a decent life; |
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Amendment 554
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1 b. Underlines the urgent need to provide a strong and immediate political response to address the socio-economic crisis suffered by millions of people in the EU, arising from lack of access to affordable, sustainable and decent housing, by setting up a dedicated EU Housing Fund, which should incorporate an “EU renovation loan”, as well as establishing that Member States’ public spending in affordable, sustainable and decent housing is not subject to the debt rules under the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP), in order to make available investment needed to fill the current massive and increasing gap; |
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Amendment 555
Maria Zacharia
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1b. Is deeply concerned about the worsening of the housing crisis across the EU and the growing housing insecurity that is hitting young people, low- and middle-income households and single-parent families particularly hard; calls on the Member States to take immediate measures to protect primary residences, prevent evictions and strengthen social support mechanisms for vulnerable households; |
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Amendment 556
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1 b. Stresses that the credibility of the Union depends on its ability to uphold fundamental rights, including the right to housing, thereby fostering social cohesion and solidarity among its citizens. |
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Amendment 557
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Ciaran Mullooly
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1 b. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its growing impact not only on low- income households but expanding to middle-income households; |
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Amendment 558
Maria Zacharia
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1c. Points out that the majority of citizens work in conditions of uncertainty, with wages that are not even sufficient for basic needs, let alone for savings or housing loans; stresses that the high price of energy, basic goods and rents has depleted the purchasing power of households; calls on the Commission to examine whether Member States are complying with Article 34(3) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights which recognises and respects the right to social and housing assistance so as to ensure a decent existence for all those who lack sufficient resources; |
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Amendment 559
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1 c. Considers crucial ensuring that the housing sector is predominantly centred on public, non-profit - with a particular focus on cooperative and community-led models - and limited-profit housing providers and is guided by clear conditionalities to ensure universal, long-term access to affordable, sustainable and decent housing in order to prevent housing from being managed as financial assets or commodities, given that the right to adequate housing is an essential need and a fundamental human right; |
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Amendment 560
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Ciaran Mullooly
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1 c. stresses the need for binding accessibility standards in all EU-funded housing projects, in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), prioritising investments in housing adaptations and smart assistive technologies for those with reduced mobility in order to enable independent living; |
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Amendment 561
Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
on behalf of The Left Group
Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan
on behalf of the Special committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union
Leila Chaibi
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1 c. Stresses the need for increased funding and investment in social and affordable housing projects across the EU; |
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Amendment 562
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 d (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1 d. Underlines the importance of integrating housing policies within broader social and economic strategies, with a view to ensuring sustainable, inclusive, and equitable access to housing for all; |
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Amendment 563
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Is firmly convinced that the fundamental right to affordable, sustainable and decent housing for all should be laid down in the EU Treaties. |
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Amendment 564
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2 b (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Recalls that the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) set out that, in areas affected by rental residential housing shortage, establishing mechanisms to regulate short-term rentals, the objectives of which are to ensure a sufficient supply of residential housing units, a socially diverse housing and maintaining rents at an affordable level, since housing is a basic necessity and a fundamental right, constitutes an overriding reason relating to the public interest for the purposes of EU law; firmly believes that Member States must take action to achieve the abovementioned objectives and address the proliferation of short-term rentals, including by adopting provisions on short-term rentals bans, mandatory registration and prior authorisation schemes as well as on offset requirements, primarily targeting professional investors and large-scale houseowners, while avoiding disproportionately burdening small-scale private homeowners; calls on the Commission to refrain from pursuing any infringement procedure against Member States for their efforts in this sense; |
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Amendment 565
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 d (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1 d. Calls on the Commission to ensure the correct implementation of the Short-Term Rental Regulation, delivering as soon as possible on the common technical specifications needed for the development of the digital interface based on interoperability, which will ensure a more extended data exchange between short-term rental platforms and authorities; |
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Amendment 566
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 e (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1 e. Considers key the adoption of effective mechanisms aimed at making possible reversing short-term rentals currently in use to residential long-term rental housing as well as eradicating illegal ones through enhanced inspection powers, especially in areas experiencing a structural residential rental housing shortage and a particularly high population density, thus defending the overriding reasons relating to the public interest, recognised as such also in the CJEU's case-law, which includes, in particular, grounds relating to the protection of the urban environment and social policy objectives as well as public housing policy, seeking to combat land pressure; |
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Amendment 567
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 f (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1 f. Calls for establishing an EU transparency register on real estate transactions and ownership as a tool to ensure full transparency on beneficial housing ownership and prevent distortions as well as any money laundering in the housing sector; |
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Amendment 568
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 g (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1 g. Firmly supports the creation of an enforceable right to housing at European level, inspired by the French “Droit au logement opposable” (DALO), ensuring that people in need can claim their right to adequate housing through accessible legal and administrative mechanisms; calls also on all Member States to enshrine the right to housing as a legally enforceable right and to align relevant policies to give effect to this right; |
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Amendment 569
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 h (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 1 h. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the forthcoming EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy addresses the growing negative impact of mass tourism and the proliferation of short-term rentals on housing as well as on urban economies and liveability, also in terms of essential services displacement, which exacerbate gentrification, particularly in high-pressure urban, coastal and rural areas; stresses the need for concrete legislative and financial measures to support Member States, regional and local authorities in regulating tourist accommodation market in line with the CJEU's case-law, tackling the conversion of residential housing into tourist units, including illegal ones, and enforcing legality; believes that preserving cities as places where people can live in - not just visit - must be a core pillar of a sustainable tourism model; |
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Amendment 570
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; | 2. Strongly welcomes the Commission’s commitment to deliver a European Affordable Housing Plan; underlines that such an initiative must be rooted in the recognition of housing as a fundamental right and be designed to tackle the housing crisis as a social emergency; calls for a major increase in EU funding for affordable and decent housing with a total of EUR 300 billion, including EUR 100 billion in grants; stresses that the Affordable Housing Plan should prioritise actions to increase genuine affordability, deliver an ambitious strategy for housing construction, tackle homelessness, and provide support for Member States to deliver decent and secure homes for millions of Europeans; recalls that the Plan must be based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; |
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Amendment 571
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jaroslav Bžoch, Rachel Blom, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; | 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it fully respects the principle of subsidiarity and does not interfere directly in national housing policies, underlines that such strategy must and is based on reliable data and evidence-based approach, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; stresses that the Union´s role should be limited to coordinating, the exchange of best practices and technical assistance; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; calls on Commission if an EU housing summit is organised, to ensure that it is strictly practical and focused on concrete solutions rather than general declarations; |
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Amendment 572
Irmhild Boßdorf, Volker Schnurrbusch
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; | 2. Notes the Commission’s announcement that it will be developing a new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan but points out that such an approach risks interfering with national competences and undermining the principle of subsidiarity; stresses that housing market and construction policy issues are primarily the responsibility of the Member States, regions and local authorities; warns that a centralised European approach cannot address the different economic, demographic and social realities in the Member States and could undermine existing national strategies; |
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Amendment 573
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; | 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; calls for the organisation of a high-level Union Ministerial Council meeting on housing, taking into consideration that housing falls under the responsibility of various ministries at the level of each Member State; |
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Amendment 574
Julie Rechagneux, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Rachel Blom
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; | 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; calls on the Commission to support an ambitious policy of territorial rebalancing, promoting construction, renovation and investment in rural areas, small and medium-sized towns and areas considered less attractive; |
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Amendment 575
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; | 2. Points out that housing is not an Union competence, but acknowledges that sectoral Union legislation may have an impact on the overall viability and costliness of building houses; welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; |
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Amendment 576
Andreas Schieder
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; | 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable Housing plan, with a strong focus on expanding public, cooperative, and non-profit rental housing as the most sustainable housing solutions, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, regional and local authorities; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit, and urges the Commission and the Member States to establish a sound monitoring system to assess the housing situations in Europe; |
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Amendment 577
Julie Rechagneux, Marie Dauchy, Anne-Sophie Frigout, France Jamet, Mathilde Androuët, Catherine Griset, György Hölvényi, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aleksandar Nikolic, Mélanie Disdier, Klara Dostalova, Rachel Blom
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; | 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; invites the Commission to support an ambitious territorial rebalancing policy aimed at fostering construction, renovation and investment in rural areas, in small and medium-sized urban centres, and in less attractive territories; |
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Amendment 578
Georgiana Teodorescu, Antonella Sberna, Lara Magoni, Alessandro Ciriani, Nora Junco García, Nicolas Bay
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; | 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls for the promotion of an efficient, market-oriented housing system that encourages private investment while preserving the principles of free price and rent formation within the Union; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; |
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Amendment 579
Maria Ohisalo, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez, Marie Toussaint, Gordan Bosanac
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; | 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious European Affordable Housing Plan, integrated by a European Strategy for Housing Construction; firmly believes that in developing and implementing the European Affordable Housing Plan, local and regional authorities must be systematically involved, enhancing consultation mechanisms and coordination as well as strengthening partnerships, leveraging on their local expertise, as they are the best placed to ensure a successful drafting and implementation process of the Plan; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; |
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Amendment 580
Rachel Blom, Julie Rechagneux, Klara Dostalova, Mathilde Androuët
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; | 2. Takes note of the Commission's task of developing a new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, but stresses that these initiatives can only be effective if they strictly respect the principle of subsidiarity and are fully based on data and evidence, with particular attention to the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to consider an EU housing summit only if there is a clear need for it, as demonstrated by the Member States themselves, with demonstrable benefits such as the resolution of shared bottlenecks. |
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Amendment 581
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; | 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority, calls on the Commission to duly take into account the position of the Parliament; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; |
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Amendment 582
Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; | 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it takes into account the growing accesibility needs of the EU population, respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; |
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Amendment 583
Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; | 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan that meet the criteria regarding accessibility for persons with disabilities or reduced mobility, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; |
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Amendment 584
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; | 2. Subheading: A supportive role for the EU |
| Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; |
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Amendment 585
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; | 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan as well as a new regulation on short-term rentals, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; |
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Amendment 586
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; | 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious European Strategy for Housing Construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; |
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Amendment 587
Borja Giménez Larraz, Dirk Gotink, Nikolina Brnjac, Jagna Marczułajtis-Walczak, Daniel Buda, Niels Geuking, David Casa, Markus Ferber, Sebastião Bugalho, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Regina Doherty, Isabelle Le Callennec, Alma Ezcurra Almansa, Marco Falcone, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; | 2. Welcomes the Commission’s goal of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan, provided that it respects the principle of subsidiarity and is based on data and evidence, taking into account the specific needs of each Member State, region and local authority; calls on the Commission to convene the first EU housing summit; |
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Amendment 588
Maria Zacharia, Fidias Panayiotou
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2 a. Asks the Commission to take into account, in the future European Affordable Housing Plan, the specificities of islands and outermost regions, such as the strong pressure on land use, geographical isolation, limited accessibility, and higher construction and transport costs, which significantly affect housing affordability and availability; calls on the Commission and the Member States to guarantee the right of permanent residents to decent and affordable housing, by addressing tourism-driven pressure and the expansion of short-term rentals that lead to the displacement of local communities; calls for the establishment of dedicated social and municipal housing programmes for island and remote regions; |
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Amendment 589
Maria Zacharia
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2a. Is deeply concerned about the role of ‘golden visa’ schemes in property market speculation, which contributes to rising prices and the worsening of the housing crisis in many European cities; calls on the European Commission and the Member States to proceed with the complete abolition of ‘golden visa’ schemes based on property investment and the sale of European citizenship; calls on them to establish a strict European framework preventing the use of housing as a tool for financial speculation; |
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Amendment 590
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2 a. Urges the Commission to propose an EU Directive on Housing and Human Rights establishing a binding European framework to curb housing speculation and prevent excessive rent increases; calls for measures to ban the participation of private equity, hedge funds, and other financial actors in residential housing markets, ensuring that all Member States adopt minimum criteria for affordability, rent caps, and social protection, and that public investment in housing prioritizes accessibility and social function over private profit; |
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Amendment 591
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
| Motion for a resolution | Amendment |
|---|---|
| 2 a. Calls on the Commission, in developing the strategy, to recognise the fundamental human right to affordable, adequate and sustainable housing for everyone in Europe; encourages the adoption of initiatives to tackle rising wealth, income and social inequalities, eradicate poverty in the EU, and promote social, economic and territorial cohesion, as well as upward convergence; calls for the strategy to be fully aligned with the European Pillar of Social Rights; |
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Amendment 592
Klara Dostalova, Julie Rechagneux, Ondřej Knotek, Jaroslav Bžoch, Rachel Blom, Tomáš Kubín
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
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| 2 a. Insists that EU-level initiatives respect regional diversity (metropolitan hot-spots, shrinking regions, islands and outermost regions) and reamain strictly voluntary and supportive; invites Member States to publish regional housing need assessments to guide targeting and to avoid uniform prescriptions; |
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Amendment 593
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Ciaran Mullooly
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
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| 2 a. Recalls that the competence for housing lies with Member States and is largely managed by regional and local authorities; Notes that due to the variety of national and local realities addressing the housing crisis requires very different approaches in each housing market; |
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Amendment 594
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
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| 2 b. Insists that while the EU has a limited role in housing policies, there are EU initiatives that can bring about real added value to addressing the housing crisis, not least by tapping into the full potential of the single market in the construction sector, enabling sufficient investment, via the use of EU funds and financial instruments as well as flexible financial rules, raising the standards of the quality of dwellings, enhancing evidence through data collection and sharing, supporting efforts and investment in upskilling and reskilling, facilitating the mobility of construction workers, and boosting simplification of permitting; |
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Amendment 595
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
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| 2 b. Considers it essential that the principles and rules of the single market do not restrict public policies on housing, in particular with regard to the construction of public housing, the implementation of rent controls or restrictions on purchases by non-residents, as well as other public regulatory policies; |
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Amendment 596
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
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| 2 c. Recognises the differentiated impact that short-term rentals can have on territories depending on their characteristics and acknowledges the lack of legal clarity as regards the compliance of certain national and local legislation and Union law, calls on the Commission to clarify through guidelines the legal framework in which public authorities can operate, acknowledges the responsibility of local authorities to ensure balanced markets; |
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Amendment 597
Leila Chaibi, Irene Montero, Ilaria Salis, Martin Schirdewan, Manon Aubry, Arash Saeidi, Anthony Smith, Giorgos Georgiou, Estrella Galán, Damien Carême, Rima Hassan, Younous Omarjee, Marina Mesure, Catarina Martins, Emma Fourreau, Gaetano Pedulla'
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
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| 2 c. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support the provision of public housing and to exempt public investment in housing from the restrictions imposed by Union and national tax rules; |
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Amendment 598
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Ciaran Mullooly
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 d (new)
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| 2 d. Takes note of the Commission’s proposal on the post 2027 multiannual financial framework, expresses concerns about the new structure of the MFF proposed by the Commission with the lack of thematic concentration and earmarking in the ESF+, warns against the attempts to dilute social objectives among other priorities, calls for a strong and separate ESF+ to ensure that Member States give high priority to social aspects, the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights, its action plan and headline targets, insists on the need to include the objective of ending homelessness in the specific objectives of the new ESF+ and to ensure a significant earmarking for this; |
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Amendment 599
Brigitte van den Berg, Barry Cowen, Martin Hojsík
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
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| Local and regional authorities | Recognising the diversity of realities and the relevance of local solutions |
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Amendment 600
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Andreas Schieder, Gabriele Bischoff, Alicia Homs Ginel, Marit Maij, Nora Mebarek, Isilda Gomes, Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus, Yannis Maniatis, Marko Vešligaj
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
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| 3. Calls for the EU and its Member States to respect and emphasise the key role of local and regional authorities in identifying housing needs and designing targeted measures for the local population; underlines the importance of promoting integrated urban strategies; calls for it to be ensured that local authorities have direct access to EU housing funds and are empowered to manage them, due to their proximity to the realities of local needs; | 3. Calls for the EU and its Member States to respect and emphasise the key role of local and regional authorities in identifying housing needs and designing targeted measures for the local population; underlines the importance of promoting integrated urban strategies; calls for it to be ensured that local authorities have direct access to EU housing funds and are empowered to manage them, due to their proximity to the realities of local needs; stresses that local and regional authorities must be fully involved in the European Affordable Housing Plan and the next MFF, with EU funding instruments integrated into regional and local programmes to directly support their capacity to expand public, cooperative and non-profit housing in line with social needs; calls on the EIB to develop financial instruments, such as revolving housing funds, to ease access for local authorities to provide social and affordable housing; calls for the active participation of civil society and key stakeholders, including residents and tenants, in shaping and implementing housing policy at local level; |
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