Europe’s housing emergency is about to get a reality check.
On 15 October, Housing Europe launches The State of Housing in Europe 2025 at the European Parliament, a data-packed report showing that construction has hit a decade low while millions wait for an affordable home. The event will bring together policymakers, MEPs, and housing leaders to confront the evidence of a deepening housing crisis across the continent, where demand for affordable homes far exceeds supply, construction is slowing to a ten-year low, and waiting lists are swelling.
If you haven’t managed to secure a seat, keep an eye on our channels, we will share key takeaways and highlights from who said what.
Programme
The event will be moderated by Sorcha Edwards, Secretary General of Housing Europe.
15:30 – 15:40 Welcome & Opening Remarks
- Ciaran Mullooly MEP, Vice-Chair of the Special committee on the Housing Crisis in the EU, Renew Europe, Ireland
- Marco Corradi, President of Housing Europe
15:40 – 16:10 Presentation of Research Findings & reaction
- Alice Pittini, Housing Europe – Key findings from Housing Europe’s latest research
- Reaction from the European Commission’s housing Тask Force
16:10 – 16:50 Discussion – Delivering the Housing Transition
How the State of Housing report can be reflected in the HOUS committee report and the Affordable Housing Plan
- Isabelle Le Callennec, MEP (EPP, France)
- Gordan Bosanac, MEP (Greens/EFA. Croatia)
- John O’Connor, Chair of the Irish Housing Commission report
- Voice of the Practitioners: Open floor for comments from representatives of member federations of Housing Europe
16:55 – 17:00 Closing by Host MEP Ciaran Mullooly
The discussion continues for Housing Europe members at our network dinner.