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1. Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union: extending its term of office and adjusting its responsibilities

   Parliament extended the term of the special committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union by six months to monitor solutions proposed in its resolution of 10 March 2026. The committee will monitor the Commission's response, map housing policies, and propose priorities on EU legislation, including a housing simplification procedure in 2027. It will also coordinate with the Commission on best practices, assess financialisation impacts, and prepare for the EU Housing Summit 2026. The committee must present conclusions at the end of its extended term.

   EU institutions & ParliamentEconomy & single market

   7 Jul 2026 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 8 ballots · voted 13:31 · B-10-2026-0343 · 2026/2807

   Adopted no count published
2. Housing crisis in the European Union with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing

   Parliament adopted a resolution on the housing crisis in the EU, proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing. The text calls for boosting housing supply, easing investments, and supporting demand, while respecting national competences. It asks for reduced administrative burdens, streamlined permits, and better data collection to inform policy.

   Economy & single market

   10 Mar 2026 · Resolutions · report by Borja Giménez Larraz · 260 ballots · voted 13:17 · A-10-2026-0025 · 2025/2070

   Adopted 367–166–84 · by a clear majority
3. Role of cohesion policy investment in resolving the current housing crisis

   Parliament adopted a resolution on the role of cohesion policy investment in resolving the housing crisis. The text proposes measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, including revising fund regulations and adding new objectives. It calls for specific duration criteria for housing investments in future EU funding and for housing projects to remain in public stock.

   EU budget & fundsJobs, social affairs & equalityEconomy & single market

   10 Sept 2025 · Resolutions · report by Marcos Ros Sempere · 8 ballots · voted 14:25 · A-10-2025-0139 · 2024/2120

   Adopted 462–142–63 · by a large majority
4. Setting up a Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union, and defining its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office

   Parliament set up a special committee on the housing crisis in the European Union to propose solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing. The committee will map housing needs, analyse policies, assess speculation and short-term rentals, and identify barriers to construction, among other tasks. It will have 33 members and a 12-month term, starting from its constituent meeting, and must present a final report at the end.

   EU institutions & ParliamentEconomy & single market

   18 Dec 2024 · Resolutions · motion for a resolution · 17 ballots · voted 12:17 · B-10-2024-0217 · 2024/3000

   Adopted 480–148–20 · by a large majority

Dossiers involved · latest vote first

1. 2026/2807 Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union: extending its term of office and adjusting its responsibilities 7 Jul 2026 · 1 vote
2. 2025/2070 Housing crisis in the European Union with the aim of proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing 10 Mar 2026 · 1 vote
3. 2024/2120 Role of cohesion policy investment in resolving the current housing crisis 10 Sept 2025 · 1 vote
4. 2024/3000 Setting up a Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union, and defining its responsibilities, numerical strength and term of office 18 Dec 2024 · 1 vote

Who backs what

How each group's majority voted on the 3 most recent final roll calls about housing. A group is "split" when no position won among its members.

The latest final votes, group by group