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IUT Policy Papers
Below are some key IUT policy papers and press releases on different matters. For our policies on energy, please see the special energy policy site.
2021
European Parliament vote on affordable housing wins the day!
In a game-changer vote, the European Parliament adopted a bill to promote security of tenure, affordability and enforceable right to adequate housing.
2020
The Recovery: A tenant-friendly EU Green Deal
11 claims by the IUT towards the EU Green Deal renovation wave- Boosting the economy by combating energy poverty and creating a sound and safe living environment in green quarters.
Corona pandemic: Statement from IUT
Don’t make the Covid-19 pandemic crisis a homelessness crisis – Read our statement in support of tenants, from IUT President, Marie Linder, and the Members of the Executive Committee
2019
IUT has responded to the consultation by the UN special rapporteur for adequate housing. IUT emphasised the need for states to take action to achieve the human rights goal of adequate housing for all. The response is available here.
Updates from the previous IUT President Sven Bergenstråhle can be found on this site.
IUT members have reported on the progress of housing policy in their respective countries and their wishes for the future in a booklet “IUT minisurvey and report to the 21st World Conference”
The IUT Priorities for the European Parliament has now been translated to German, Spanish, Catalan, French, and to Italian. Members and supporters can use and adapt this to their particular circumstances and send the text to their respective MEPs.
2018
IUT’s housing policy working group has drafted a letter IUT Priorities for the European Parliament 2019-2024FINAL to MEPs ahead of the European elections in May 2019. Members and supporters can use, adapt and translate if they wish and send their own version to their MEPs.
IUT has issued a position paper on security of tenure and rent stabilisation and control. The paper was approved by the IUT Board at their Board meeting on 4th May 2018.
Press release on World Consumer Day 15th March 2018
2017
Contribution to the Consultation on the European Pillar of Social Rights
2016
Preventing Inadequate Housing is a Gain for Society
2015
IUT’s tri-annual EU activity report 2013-2015
IUT Declaration: Eviction is not the solution! People need roofs over their heads! May 2015
Future Challenges of Social Housing in Europe: New Perspectives for the financial and legislative framework of the EU
2014
Will the Investment flow to the real Economy meet Affordable Housing
IUT – meets with Commissioner Mimica, European Commissioner for Consumer Protection
Tenants’ Milestones for the new European Parliament (eng)
Tenants’ Milestones for the new European Parliament (fr)
Tenants’ Milestones for the new European Parliament (de)
2013
About Time to stop a European wave of Evictions
In a Social Europe we want more Social Housing
Welcomes new EU Initiative for Social Housing
2012
10 Energy Policy Recommendations of the International Union of Tenants
Affordable Rental Housing for the Young
We need more Affordable Housing to Solve European Economic Crisis, not less
IUT published three joint documents with the EHF:
2011
Future Perspectives of a European Housing Policy
Recommendations on Housing for Young Adults
Towards a European Agenda for Social Housing
2010
Changing Lifestyles, Changing Climate
EU Commission, keep your hands off our social housing systems
2009
EHF– Letter to Members of the European Parliament