The report represents the Parliament’s contribution to addressing housing pressures across the European Union. UIPI particularly welcomes the essential role of property rights as a cornerstone of well-functioning housing markets, and need to respect the principle of subsidiarity. We also value the clear acknowledgment pragmatic measures to increase housing supply, including the simplification of administrative procedures and the promotion of a stable, investment-friendly environment as well as the recognition of rural challenges alongside those of urban areas. 

While UIPI supports the overall direction of the report, we continue to insist on ensuring sufficient flexibility for diverse national and local housing markets which are essential to achieving the report’s objectives. 

The report now moves to a final vote in the European Parliament’s Plenary session in March, after which it will contribute to the European Commission’s work on implementing the European Affordable Housing Plan.