Press invite - Beyond affordable housing: Structural solutions to Europe’s housing crisis
Event date 10 November 2026 09:30 – 16:00
Location Loughlinstown, Dublin, Ireland
How can Europe move beyond the immediate challenge of affordable housing to tackle the structural causes of the current housing crisis?
This will be the focus of a high-level conference organised by Eurofound in cooperation with the European Economic and Social Committee on 10 November 2026
As an associated event of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the event brings together around 100 representatives from EU institutions, national, regional and local authorities, social partners, civil society organisations and academia to discuss concrete policy responses to Europe's housing crisis.
Key speakers include:
- James Browne, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage of Ireland
- Séamus Boland, EESC President
- Ivailo Kalfin, Executive Director, Eurofound
- Dan Jørgensen, EU Commissioner for Housing and Energy
- Eamon Ryan, Chair, EU Housing Advisory Board
Taking place at Eurofound's premises in Loughlinstown, Dublin, the conference aims to identify effective ways to increase the availability of affordable and sustainable housing, improve access to housing for all and strengthen cooperation between different levels of governance.
It will also contribute to the work of the Housing Alliance, providing a platform to share experience, exchange good practices and develop practical recommendations for future action.
What will be discussed?
- Responding to diverse housing needs through affordability, inclusion and fundamental rights
- Boosting the supply of sustainable housing in the EU
Media attendance and RSVP
Journalists are invited to attend and report on the discussions.
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