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Summary
The European Union has little power when it comes to housing. Housing policy – measures to ensure that there is enough housing of sufficient quality to meet people’s needs – is typically decided on and implemented regionally or nationally. However, a growing housing affordability crisis across Europe has made housing a greater priority at the EU level.
In regions with widespread district heating, including Denmark, Sweden and the Baltics, the aim should be to decarbonise networks through large-scale heat pumps and integrating renewables and waste heat. Recognising these differences, the EU Affordable Housing Plan should focus on where common action adds real value, funding, standards and shared tools.
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