In her State of the Union address, Ursula von der Leyen surprised Parliament by announcing a law to curb short-term rentals (STRs). The key factor will be whether the initiative can create legal clarity.
By Alina Leimbach
For the first time, the EU is tackling the issue of affordable housing with its own strategy. However, the timetable is tight – and has even been brought forward once again by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. It remains to be seen how much the plan can achieve.
By Alina Leimbach
In addition to social housing, state aid for affordable housing will soon also be permitted. The Commission has released a draft decision to amend the state aid rules for public consultation.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
Between cold bridges and rent explosion – an expert from the think tank Zukunft Klimasozial explains why housing has long since become a key issue of climate action and social justice.
By Astrid Schaffert
