Housing

02 fév 2026

New report spotlights housing crisis impacts in rural areas

A new study commissioned by the European Parliament’s Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the EU highlights the problems facing rural housing. To make housing policy more inclusive and resilient, the report calls for coordinated action in three areas – stronger legislation and standards, increased finance and investment, and enhanced capacity, data and public support.

19 jan 2026

European Commission presents first-ever European Affordable Housing Plan

The European Commission launched on 16 December 2025 the European Affordable Housing Plan to tackle access to affordable, sustainable and good-quality housing. The Plan addresses several challenges relevant for rural areas.

04 nov 2025

New policy guidance and tools to support energy renovation in rural homes

Improving the energy performance of rural homes is crucial to ensuring fair and sustainable living conditions. A new policy brief and set of resources from the RENOVERTY project provide solutions to help rural households renovate their properties, tackling challenges such as ageing building stock, limited access to finance, and gaps in institutional support.