Co-legislators pave the way for more renewables in EU buildings

Co-legislators pave the way for more renewables in EU buildings July 2022 Brussels, Belgium The first anniversary of the European Commission’s publication of the revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED) is marked by two important milestones: the Council’s General Approach and the adopted European Parliament’s ITRE Committee Report. UIPI supports the current…

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European homeowners’ solidarity with Ukraine

European Homeowners’ Solidarity with Ukraine After Russian invasion, more than 2.5 million people have left their home and already fled Ukraine and those numbers will continue to increase in the days and weeks to come.  Many have already found refuge in neighbouring countries, primarily Poland but also Slovakia, Romania and Hungary. In these countries, many families have opened…

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Towards a more sustainable, fair and trusted tourism ecosystem: UIPI’s Position on EC short-term rental initiative

Towards a more sustainable, fair and trusted tourism ecosystem: UIPI’s Position on EC short-term rental initiative Short-term accommodation rental (‘STR’) is a fast-growing sector that creates opportunities for businesses and citizens. Yet, these new opportunities are not without effect on the local housing market, direct neighbourhood, local communities and co-owners.…

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