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

4.3.2026 A100025/14

Amendment 14

João Oliveira

on behalf of The Left Group

Report A100025/2026

Borja Giménez Larraz

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

(2025/2070(INI))

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4b. Considers it necessary for the European Central Bank to continue with its approach of reversing benchmark interest rate hikes;

Or. pt

4.3.2026 A100025/15

Amendment 15

João Oliveira

on behalf of The Left Group

Report A100025/2026

Borja Giménez Larraz

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

(2025/2070(INI))

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4c. Takes the view that, in the immediate future, banking sector profits should be used to cover the impact of higher benchmark interest rates on mortgages;

Or. pt

4.3.2026 A100025/16

Amendment 16

João Oliveira

on behalf of The Left Group

Report A100025/2026

Borja Giménez Larraz

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

(2025/2070(INI))

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 42 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

42a. Calls for the EU’s current economic governance framework and its instruments to be rescinded, since it imposes budgetary restrictions that constrain public investment, including in social functions performed by the state, particularly in public housing policy;

Or. pt

4.3.2026 A100025/17

Amendment 17

João Oliveira

on behalf of The Left Group

Report A100025/2026

Borja Giménez Larraz

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

(2025/2070(INI))

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 42 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

42b. Considers, furthermore, that public investment in social functions performed by the state and in social policies – particularly investment in high-quality, affordable public housing – should not be taken into account when establishing the deficit and debt criteria laid down in the EU economic governance framework;

Or. pt

4.3.2026 A100025/18

Amendment 18

João Oliveira

on behalf of The Left Group

Report A100025/2026

Borja Giménez Larraz

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

(2025/2070(INI))

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 45 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

45a. Calls on the Commission to put forward, as soon as possible, a legislative proposal amending Regulation (EU) 2021/241 establishing the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), with a view to extending its implementation period until 31 August 2028 to enable full use of its funds, particularly to unlock investment in public housing;

Or. pt

4.3.2026 A100025/19

Amendment 19

João Oliveira

on behalf of The Left Group

Report A100025/2026

Borja Giménez Larraz

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

(2025/2070(INI))

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 46 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

46a. Calls for additional EU-specific funding of at least EUR 35 billion to be established in the next multiannual financial framework for the expansion and renovation of the public housing stock, for tackling real-estate speculation and defending the right to decent and affordable housing for all;

Or. pt

4.3.2026 A100025/20

Amendment 20

João Oliveira

on behalf of The Left Group

Report A100025/2026

Borja Giménez Larraz

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

(2025/2070(INI))

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 48 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

48a. Recommends that the Member States promote fair fiscal policies and tackle speculation in the housing sector by opposing policies conferring tax benefits on real-estates funds, banks and large estates;

Or. pt