Europe’s Housing Crisis calls for a clear commitment to boost public investment from the EU and European Housing Ministers

On the eve of the ministerial meeting initiated by the French Presidency of the Council which will bring together the 27 housing ministers in Nice, Confrontations Europe organised, in partnership with Housing Europe, the International Union of Tenants (IUT), FEANTSA a conference dedicated to the future of the EU housing policy. Following the debates, all partners published 10 recommandations for a clear commitment to boost public investment in the sector at the EU level. On March 8th, Housing Ministers will gather. This meeting is a welcome initiative and marks the re-establishment of regular meetings of the Directors for Housing and Construction of EU Member States (Housing Focal Points) and Informal Ministerial Meetings on Housing. While the European Pillar of Social Rights proclaims that “access to social housing shall be provided for those in need”, and the European Parliament promotes access for decent and affordable housing for all, in reality for a