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Barcelona Mayor Secures EU Approval for Groundbreaking Housing Crisis Report

Jaume Collboni leads push for EU-wide housing plan, highlighting surging costs and urging direct funding for cities.

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Overview

  • The EU Committee of the Regions has approved a report presented by Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni, calling for a comprehensive EU housing plan.
  • The report demands three key measures: dedicated public housing funds, formal recognition of affordable housing, and enhanced roles for cities in policy implementation.
  • Collboni emphasized that rising rents (up 60%) and property prices (up 70%) over the last decade have displaced families and deepened inequality across Europe.
  • The Mayors for Housing alliance, co-founded by Collboni, will present a detailed action plan to the European Commission on May 15, proposing short-term solutions and high-pressure zone indicators.
  • The European Investment Bank estimates €270 billion is needed to address the housing crisis, with debates on allocating resources in the 2028-2034 EU budget underway.