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
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