Press release18.04.2024 | Social protection;Consumer policy;Tourism;
Europe is facing a housing crisis, exacerbated by demographic and urbanisation trends, and local authorities struggle to provide affordable housing amidst low renovation rates. Regions and cities demand a EU Housing Agenda, urging better policy coordination and financial support for social housing initiatives, alongside a focus on sustainable architecture in an opinion, led by Andres Jaadla, (EE/Renew), member of Rakvere City Council, which was adopted during the plenary session of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) on 17 April.