How can the new European Parliament and Commission lead the way out of the housing crisis?
An event organised by Housing Europe with the support of MEP Marcos Ros Sempere
European Parliament, Brussels, 15 October 2024Save the date
The new European Parliament and Commission must take decisive action to tackle the housing crisis. On October 15, Housing Europe members and partners will share their on-the-ground experiences and policy recommendations with MEPs from across the political spectrum, contributing to the forthcoming EU Affordable Housing Plan. The event is kindly hosted by MEP Marcos Ros Sempere (S&D, Spain).
Since January, Housing Europe has urged EU policymakers to take three key steps to ensure affordable and decent housing becomes a reality for all. Our core demand in the Manifesto remains the same: recognise and support public, cooperative, and social housing providers as essential forces in reducing inequality.
We continue to call for a reset and a #NewHousingParadigm in which a committed and experienced sector serves as the backbone—guiding the way forward for delivering housing that truly meets the needs of everyone.
We encourage you to register and join us for this important discussion at the beginning of the EU mandate.
14:30 - 15:00
Arrival at the European Parliament
15:00 - 15:15
Setting the scene after the elections
Marcos Ros Sempere, MEP S&D, Spain (confirmed)
Bent Madsen, President of Housing Europe (confirmed)
15:15 - 15:50
The housing needs of the public, cooperative, and social housing sector in Europe
A reality check from community-led housing providers from all corners of Europe
16:50 - 16:50
How can the new European Parliament and Commission embrace a new housing paradigm?
Roundtable discussion
Ruth Paserman, DG EMPL, European Commission (confirmed)
Marek Teplansky, DG REGIO, European Commission
Kim van Sparrentak, MEP The Greens/EFA (confirmed)
Brigitte van den Berg, MEP Renew Europe
Andres Jaadla, Member of the European Committee of the Regions, Estonia
Ruth Owen, FEANTSA (confirmed)
Barbara Steenbergen, International Union of Tenants (confirmed)
16:50 - 17:00 Concluding remarks
Sorcha Edwards, Secretary-General of Housing Europe (confirmed)
17:00
Cocktail reception at the European Parliament