On March 10th, MEPs voted in favor of a housing roadmap for Europe, addressing a shortage of 10 million homes and rising rents. The European Investment Bank projects a need for 2.25 million additional homes by 2025. The Parliament urges the Commission to reduce bureaucracy and increase EU funding for housing, leading to the announcement of a €10 billion Affordable Housing Plan. However, the EU lacks the authority to enforce tax changes or zoning laws, delaying real price relief until 2027. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)