EU Regional Leaders Demand Expanded Housing Investment

European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño confirmed that the EIB is scaling its commitment, planning to increase housing financing to €6 billion in 2026, up from €5 billion this year. This capital will flow through the Pan-European Investment Platform, an initiative designed to bridge the gap between public authorities and private developers to accelerate construction. To solidify this shift, CoR President Kata Tüttő and EIB Vice-President Marek Mora signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at streamlining access to urban development and social infrastructure funding.

Despite these commitments, regional representatives remain wary of the upcoming EU budget cycle. With the 2028–2034 financial framework looming, leaders fear that housing projects may be forced into direct competition with agricultural and climate-related grants. To hit the target of two million new homes annually, the Committee is pushing for housing to be cemented as a core priority in future cohesion funding, arguing that local authorities require more than just technical support to maintain economic stability and community growth.