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New EU proposal and recommendation to help authorities tackle the housing crisis

  • News article
  • 9 September 2026
  • Directorate-General for Energy
  • 1 min read

The Commission today presented a proposal for the Affordable Housing Act and a Commission Recommendation to support national, regional and local authorities in addressing housing affordability and availability in areas facing the greatest pressures.The lack of affordable housing has become one of the most urgent concerns for Europeans. According to a Eurobarometer, 51% of Europeans living in cities consider housing as an immediate and urgent problem where they live.

 

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Landing page for the Affordable Housing Act

Press release on the Affordable Housing Act

Affordable Housing Act – proposed EU Regulation 

Affordable Housing Act - Commission Recommendation 

Affordable Housing Act - Impact assessment

 

Publication date
9 September 2026
Author
Directorate-General for Energy