On 25 March 2026, the Parliament of Cantabria will host a participatory debate on one of the most pressing issues for young people today: access to housing. This dialogue will connect youth perspectives with European, national, and regional policies, exploring practical solutions and opportunities offered by the EU’s new initiatives under the Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034. The event aims to gather real proposals from young participants and link them to public strategies at all levels.
The session will open with institutional remarks by the President of the Parliament of Cantabria and Maria Isabel Urrutia de los Mozos (ES/EPP), Regional Minister of Presidency and alternate member of the European Committee of the Regions. Sara Rodríguez will introduce the topic, outlining EU proposals on housing, its emerging role in this policy area, and opportunities for regions like Cantabria.
The central debate, “Access to Youth Housing: Problems and Solutions from Different Sectors”, will bring together a diverse panel of young voices and experts, including:
- University students (University of Cantabria and European University of the Atlantic)
- A young real estate professional or representative of the Association of Real Estate Agents
- A young banking sector employee
- A young representative of the Official College of Architects
- A representative of the European Commission or European Parliament in Madrid
- Young officials from ACAT (tax measures for housing access) and the Directorate General of Housing (support schemes and use of public buildings, especially in rural areas)
The event will conclude with remarks from the Director General of European Funds and the Director General of the European External Action Service. The debate will be streamed live by the Parliament of Cantabria and recorded for later viewing.