Background

Across Europe, cities are facing an escalating housing crisis affecting a broad range of urban residents, from vulnerable groups to essential workers and middle-income households. Rising evictions have contributed to increasing homelessness, placing local authorities at the forefront of the challenge. However, they often lack sufficient resources and access to EU and national instruments to meet the growing demand for social, public, and affordable housing.
The forthcoming report, Cities Addressing the Housing Crisis: Innovative and Integrated Approaches, provides a comprehensive analysis of the main drivers of the urban housing crisis and highlights innovative policies and practical solutions implemented by cities across Europe. It examines diverse housing systems, showcases strategies used by local authorities to expand affordable housing, and identifies barriers to progress. The findings will inform the European Affordable Housing Plan and guide future EU policies and funding mechanisms in this critical sector.

Objectives

• Present the key findings and recommendations of the report
• Exchange experiences from European cities implementing innovative and integrated housing solutions.
• Discuss how EU institutions and national governments can better align support with local realities.
• Strengthen the dialogue between MEPs, city leaders, the European Commission, and housing providers on tackling the housing affordability crisis.

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