The European Housing Forum was created in 1997, following the adoption of a resolution on the social aspect of housing by the European Parliament (EP Resolution of 29/05/1997, T4-0279/1997).
The Forum is an informal platform gathering 15 representative organisations of the entire housing sector. Its members are all major international or European organisations representing consumers, providers, professionals and researchers.
The Forum is a place for exchange and debate. It regularly organises internal meetings, and from time to time, thematic seminars and conferences which are open to all interested parties.
Housing & the EU
The Forum promotes the importance of the housing sector in Europe by creating awareness amongst EU policy makers about the impact of a growing number of EU decisions on domestic housing policies.
Indeed, whilst housing is not a competence of the EU, many EU proposals and legislation directly impact upon it (e.g. Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, Services of General Interest, Construction Products Directive, etc.).
The EHF is a partner of the European Parliament URBAN Intergroup.
In this framework, the Forum is interested in bringing forward the following issues, just to name a few:
The Forum is an informal platform gathering 15 representative organisations of the entire housing sector. Its members are all major international or European organisations representing consumers, providers, professionals and researchers.
The Forum is a place for exchange and debate. It regularly organises internal meetings, and from time to time, thematic seminars and conferences which are open to all interested parties.
Housing & the EU
The Forum promotes the importance of the housing sector in Europe by creating awareness amongst EU policy makers about the impact of a growing number of EU decisions on domestic housing policies.
Indeed, whilst housing is not a competence of the EU, many EU proposals and legislation directly impact upon it (e.g. Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, Services of General Interest, Construction Products Directive, etc.).
The EHF is a partner of the European Parliament URBAN Intergroup.
In this framework, the Forum is interested in bringing forward the following issues, just to name a few:
- Urban development issues, related to a sustainable housing market;
- Access to affordable housing;
- Energy efficiency of buildings.