Housing crisis in the European Union with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing

Adopted.

Part voted on: “whereas in many Member States, rents are rising faster than incomes, waiting lists for public housing are growing, and access to decent, sustainable and affordable housing is becoming out of reach for low- and middle-income households; whereas the loss of purchasing power within low- and middle-income households and rising housing costs undermine the possibility of their acquiring or renting affordable housing, with broader demographic and socio-economic consequences, such as increased levels of social exclusion; whereas housing transactions declined in 2023 compared to 2022 in 13 of the 16 Member States for which data is available, marking a second consecutive year of falling sales; whereas addressing not only the supply but also the strategic location of affordable housing, particularly near employment centres, public services and sustainable transport networks, is essential to reduce commuting burdens and enhance quality of life;”

This vote was not taken by roll call, so no member’s position is recorded.