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Special committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union: extension of the term of office and adjustment of its responsibilities

TA-10-2026-0234 · P10_TA(2026)0234 · PE783.405

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Parliament extends the special committee on the Housing Crisis by six months to monitor solutions from its March 2026 resolution and adjusts its responsibilities to include monitoring, mapping, and proposing actions on housing.

Key points

  1. Extends the special committee's term by six months to monitor solutions proposed in its resolution of 10 March 2026 for decent, sustainable and affordable housing.
  2. The committee will monitor the Commission's response to the resolution and promote its policy proposals, coordinating with the Commission and Member States.
  3. It will map housing policies across EU, national, regional and local levels, focusing on social, sustainable and affordable housing in cities, islands, coastal and rural areas, including accessibility for people with disabilities.
  4. It will identify priorities on EU housing legislation and participate in the housing simplification procedure the Commission will deliver in 2027 to accelerate permitting and renovation.
  5. It will coordinate with the Commission to identify best practices for legal certainty and protection for property owners and tenants, and assess barriers in the construction sector.
  6. It will hold regular meetings with European Investment Bank representatives to monitor the Pan-European Investment Platform for affordable and sustainable housing, including a digital portal, expert group and national hubs planned for the third trimester of 2026.
  7. It will analyse abusive financialisation and speculation, assess whether house prices and rents are reflected in cost-of-living indicators, and map resources for housing and homelessness eradication.
  8. It will analyse short-term accommodation rentals and monitor implementation of EU data collection legislation adopted by 20 May 2026.
  9. It will analyse EU policies affecting housing availability and affordability, including State aid rules and supply chain shortages, and contribute to the next multiannual financial framework to ensure dedicated housing investment.
  10. It will assess public, cooperative, non-profit and limited-profit housing supply solutions, organise expert meetings, conduct study visits, and prepare for the EU Housing Summit 2026.
  11. The committee will present conclusions on the implementation of Parliament's resolution at the end of its extended term.

Who is affected

  • The special committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union, whose term is extended and responsibilities adjusted.
  • The Commission, which must respond to the resolution and cooperate with the committee on housing policies.
  • Member States, which are to coordinate with the committee and may be subject to recommendations on housing policies.
  • Property owners and tenants, who may benefit from best practices for legal certainty and protection.
  • People with disabilities or reduced mobility, as housing accessibility policies are to be addressed.

Figures and deadlines

  • six months extension of the special committee's term
  • 20 May 2026 deadline for national adoption of EU data collection legislation on short-term rentals
  • third trimester of 2026 for the Pan-European Investment Platform's digital portal, expert group and national hubs
  • 2027 for the Commission's housing simplification procedure

Legal basis: Article 3(3) TEU; Articles 9, 14, 148, 153, 160 and 168 TFEU; Protocol No 26