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In a Position Paper adopted on 26 March, the Group of the European People’s Party (EPP) in the European Parliament presented its approach toward housing in Europe. While housing remains a responsibility at the Member State's level, the EPP Group insists that EU policies should support - not hinder - the supply of affordable housing for all.

Amongst others, the paper focuses on unleashing the full potential of Europe’s building sector, through cutting permitting times and introducing more flexibility in environmental legislation, without compromising on sustainability. The paper also insists that all resources must be mobilised to increase supply, and cut regulatory and administrative barriers. Last but not least, the EPP takes the concept of "affordable housing" according to a wide perspective, where middle-income households and young people must not be overlooked.

This paper is most welcome by FIEC, whose own Position Paper (click here) is very much in line with the EPP Group's messages.

Read EPP Position at this link.