Public Consultation for Housing Construction
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to develop a new strategy for housing construction, within the framework of the European plan for affordable housing.
This strategy aims to:
- Strengthening the competitiveness and productivity of the construction ecosystem.
- Meet the growing demand for housing through new, renovated, and repurposed homes.
The strategy includes measures to:
- Promote innovative construction techniques through standards for construction products.
- Improve access to raw materials and secondary materials via the circular economy.
- Enhance financing for innovative products and technologies.
- Simplify and digitalize building permits.
- Harmonize professional qualifications and licenses for cross-border service provision.
The Commission invites businesses to submit:
- Comments on the proposed measures and the challenges of implementation.
- Information on obstacles to innovation, productivity, licensing, and access to materials.
- Suggestions for improvements at European, national, or local level.
- Analyses and data from their experience or from research.
Participation in the consultation is considered particularly important for the following sectors:
- Construction and Housing sector
- Production of building materials and products
- Green technologies and energy services
- Circular economy and waste management
- Architects and engineers
- Spatial and urban planning
- Social partners and NGOs (especially for vulnerable groups)
- Social and affordable housing providers
- Financial institutions and investors
- Research centers, universities, and experts
The public consultation will be open until 18 September 2025.
If you do not have an account, follow these steps:
1. Create an EU Login account:
Go to https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/cas/eim/external/register.cgi and fill in your details (email, name, password).
2. Confirm your account:
You will receive an email to verify your account.
3. Log in to the “Have your say” platform:
Once logged in, visit https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/14762-European-strategy-for-housing-construction_en to submit your comments electronically in any EU language.
