Affordable, sustainable and social housing, as well as emerging trends in the housing market, will be at the centre of the Informal EU Ministerial Meeting on Housing, which is taking place in Nicosia on Tuesday, 12 May under the Cyprus Presidency of the EU.
The meeting, chaired by the Minister of the Interior, Constantinos Ioannou, “provides a framework for open dialogue on affordable, sustainable and social housing, as well as on emerging trends in the housing market, with the aim of strengthening cooperation and shaping a more inclusive and resilient housing future at Member State level,” according to a press releaase by the Secretariat of the Cyprus Presidency of the EU.
EU Ministers responsible for housing matters, representatives of the European institutions and key stakeholders from the housing sector will take part. “The meeting reflects the commitment of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU to place affordable, sustainable and decent housing high on the European agenda,” the press release said.
At a time when housing systems across the European Union are facing increasing pressure due to rising costs, structural shortages and demographic challenges, the meeting aims to promote dialogue, strengthen cooperation and contribute to shaping a more inclusive and resilient housing landscape across all member states, it added.
The proceedings of the informal meeting will take place at the Filoxenia Conference Centre. From 9:00am to 9:15 am local time Cyprus’ Interior Minister will welcome the Ministers and heads of delegation, after which the meeting proceedings will begin immediately. A press conference will be held at 3pm.
(Source: CNA)
