Housing
06 November 2026
Council Adopts First EU Recommendation on Housing Exclusion and Homelessness
Housing
06 November 2026
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The Council of the EU has adopted a recommendation on fighting housing exclusion, including homelessness. It calls for a person-centred, housing-led approach that combines emergency support with long-term access to adequate and secure housing.
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The recommendation is the first EU recommendation on housing, including homelessness. It is one of the deliverables of the European Affordable Housing Plan, which the Commission presented in December 2025.
The recommendation calls on Member States to adopt or strengthen strategic frameworks for tackling housing exclusion and homelessness, with time-bound and measurable objectives. It also provides for the early detection of households at risk of homelessness, for example through early warning systems, simpler access to social services and a greater supply of affordable and social housing.
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