The European housing sector faces unprecedented challenges affecting millions of citizens - from rising costs and declining affordability to aging infrastructure and lower energy efficiency. The EIB Group is tackling these challenges through strategic investments and partnerships across the EU.
The EIB Group action plan is aiming to boost financing and advisory support for innovation in the construction sector as well as higher investments in sustainable renovation and new build of affordable and sustainable housing.
To bring this vision to life, the EIB Group is launching a series of housing roadshows across the EU. These events will showcase key housing topics and show how member states, at national, regional, and local levels can explore EIB's support to create lasting impact in their communities.
Past events
France
Our commitment to innovate, renovate and improve access to new homes across France
Monday, 19 May 2026
Vice-President Tsakiris visited Paris to advance the EIB Group’s work on affordable and sustainable housing. The Group hosted high-level discussions with national authorities, financial partners, and housing stakeholders on investment priorities in France. Through exchanges with key counterparts, and a field visit to the L'Haÿ-les-Roses project near Paris, the mission highlighted the Bank’s commitment to innovation, renovation and improving access to new homes across France.
Germany
Housing roadshow Berlin: Building affordable homes and backing construction innovation
Monday, 04 May 2026
Held in Berlin as part of the EIB Group’s housing roadshow, the event brought together key European, national and local stakeholders to explore how finance, policy tools and expert support can accelerate housing delivery. Discussions were accompanied by the signing of €322.5 million in financing agreements, followed by a site visit to Gartenfeld – where EIB financing is already supporting the construction of thousands of new homes.
Press release: Germany: EIB funds project by WEPA and Honext Material
Press release: EIB Group strengthens housing engagement in Germany and signs €322.5 Million for new housing financing at Berlin Roadshow
Poland
Housing roadshow Warsaw: Financing solutions for affordable and sustainable homes
Friday, 17 April 2026
Vice-President Tsakiris brought the EIB Group’s housing roadshow to Poland, where he met national authorities, cities and industry representatives, as well as Poland's national promotional bank BGK for high-level discussions on scaling affordable and sustainable housing—sharing practical solutions and exploring how finance, policy tools and EU initiatives can help deliver better housing outcomes across the country. The two-day event included a visit showcasing EIB-supported renovations and new rental housing projects in Poland's north-western city of Szczecin.
Sweden
Advancing affordable housing in Sweden through innovation, investment and impact
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
The housing roadshow stop in Stockholm brought together high‑level stakeholders across Sweden’s housing sector on affordable and sustainable housing. Vice‑President Tsakiris also met with Sweden’s Ministry for Infrastructure and Housing to discuss national priorities, financing conditions and opportunities for EU‑level support. The visit concluded with a site tour of SKB’s Torshamn housing project in Kista Äng.
Slovakia
Strengthening housing investment in Slovakia: Insights from the EIB Group’s Bratislava mission
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
As part of the DOMA 2026, Affordable and Sustainable Housing conference and the EIB Group’s housing roadshow, Bratislava hosted high-level discussions with national authorities, financial partners, and housing stakeholders on investment priorities in Slovakia. Vice-President Tsakiris led the EIB Group’s engagements, highlighting our action plan for affordable and sustainable housing, built around three pillars: innovation, renovation and new build.
Croatia
Affordable housing in Croatia: European solutions, local impact
Thursday, 12 February 2026
Vice‑President Tsakiris visited Zagreb to advance the EIB Group’s work on affordable and sustainable housing. Through exchanges with key ministries and a field visit to the Podbrežje project, the mission highlighted the Bank’s commitment to innovation, renovation, energy‑efficient construction and improving access to affordable homes across Croatia.
Slovenia
Turning vision into homes: Slovenia's affordable housing journey
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
This event focused on Slovenia’s progress, ongoing challenges, and strategic direction in housing policy and investment.
Vice-President Tsakiris' speech
News: EIB Group and CEB announce joint support for affordable housing in Slovenia
Press release: EIB Group and CEB underline joint efforts to support affordable housing in Slovenia
Agenda
Spain
Building change: boosting innovation for affordable and sustainable housing in Europe
Thursday, 30 October 2025
The main focus of this event was on what the construction sector can bring to the table, and what the public sector can do to make it happen – actionable strategies to foster construction innovation to bring down cost, accelerate timelines and increase quality in the housing sector.
President Calviño's opening remarks
Press release: EIB finances Barcelona City Council with €113 million to deliver 640 social and sustainable rental housing units
Agenda
FINANCE AND ADVICE FOR HOUSING IN EUROPE
More homes. Better homes
The European Union, through the EIB Group and the European Commission, commits to strengthening Europe's housing sector by providing the finance and expertise needed to build more innovative, energy efficient and affordable homes.
Housing series
Invested in housing
Housing demand outstrips supply, and incomes aren’t keeping up with property prices. Our in-depth content looks at the reasons behind the housing crisis and the innovations that may solve it. From quicker, more efficient and sustainable construction to artificial intelligence in design and financial solutions for an industry short of investment, Invested in Housing is a guide to a better home for all of us.
Latest housing news
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26 June 2026
Finland: The City of Joensuu receives €18 million EU grant and €120 million EIB loan for advancing a just transition and sustainable urban development
The urban development project in Joensuu is supported by the European Union under the Public Sector Loan Facility (PSLF), with a grant of €18 million complementing a €120 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and bringing the total project budget to €160 million. The remaining financing is provided by the City of Joensuu through its own resources (€22 million).
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9 June 2026
Italy: EIB provides €40 million to the city of Naples to support urban regeneration and sustainable development of the city
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the City of Naples signed a new €40 million financing agreement aimed at supporting a broad programme of urban regeneration, social development and climate transition.
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4 June 2026
Italy: EIB and Roma Capitale sign an advisory agreement to develop affordable housing
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Roma Capitale have signed an advisory agreement to support the development of the city’s Social Residential Housing Plan (ERS). The agreement was signed at the Campidoglio by EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti and the Mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri.
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13 May 2026
EIB support for more affordable homes across Croatia
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has completed a one year advisory assignment designed to help five largest cities in Croatia accelerate the delivery of affordable and social housing. The project provided cities of Zagreb, Split, Osijek, Varazdin and Rijeka with clear and structured options and practical tools to effectively move forward their housing projects and strategies and build more affordable homes faster.
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5 May 2026
EIB Group strengthens housing engagement in Germany and signs €322.5 Million for new housing financing at Berlin Roadshow to build affordable homes and back construction innovation
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group brought together senior representatives from national and local government, major housing developers, and housing industry bodies in Berlin to share best practice and identify concrete steps to overcome the challenges facing Germany's housing sector and accelerate the construction of affordable homes.
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29 April 2026
Pakistan receives €160 million in EIB Global financing for major housing and water projects
The European Investment Bank’s international development arm, EIB Global, is committing a total of €160 million to help Pakistan rebuild homes in the southeastern province of Sindh and to improve water quality in Karachi – the country’s largest city. The pledges mark a return of EIB Global financing in Pakistan after a decade.
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27 April 2026
EIB Group and ICO invest in Prado XII, a securitisation fund from UCI to boost household energy efficiency in Spain and Portugal
The EIB Group – made up of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) – and Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) have invested in a securitisation fund by Unión de Créditos Inmobiliarios (UCI), the RMBS fund Prado XII. UCI is a joint venture between Banco Santander and the BNP Paribas Group.
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27 April 2026
Germany: Financing for affordable housing in Berlin: EIB and HOWOGE agree on EUR 500 million credit facility
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the municipal housing company HOWOGE Wohnungsbaugesellschaft mbH have signed an unsecured credit facility of EUR 500 million. The EIB financing will support construction of around 3,200 residential units in Berlin by 2029.
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17 April 2026
Our stories, our future: Jakub and his affordable home in Poland
Jakub lives in the north-western city of Szczecin, in Poland. The country has experienced a significant increase of housing prices and rents, but Jakub lives in an affordable housing project financed by the European Investment Bank through the Social Housing Association STBS. Check out Jakub’s story and his priorities for the future.
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