Keywords: Housing policy


Morocco declares 62 cities free of slums under housing program

Morocco has declared 62 cities and urban centers free of slums as part of a long-running national housing policy aimed at improving living conditions for low-income households. Officials said the progress reflects sustained intervention in informal settlements and expanded public housing efforts across......

German cabinet agrees to replace green heating law amid policy shift

Germany’s cabinet has agreed to replace a controversial heating regulation introduced in 2023 that required new building heating systems to rely heavily on renewable energy sources, marking a significant shift in the country’s climate and housing policy. The original legislation, widely......

Marrakech hosts francophone housing network summit on affordable and sustainable shelter

Morocco is hosting the 58th edition of the Réseau Habitat et Francophonie conference on May 8 and 9 in Marrakech, an international gathering organized by the Al Omrane Group under the authority of the Ministry of National Territory Planning, Urban Development, Housing, and City Policy. The event......

“Cities Without Slums” program reaches over 382,000 families by end of 2025

More than 382,000 families have benefited from Morocco’s national “Cities Without Slums” program by the end of December 2025, according to the Secretary of State in charge of Housing, Adib Benbrahim. Speaking before the House of Representatives in Rabat, Benbrahim said that 62 cities......

Far-right Vox proposes tax plan to curb foreign home purchases in Spain

Spain’s far-right political party, Vox, has unveiled a plan to introduce a "dissuasive tax regime" aimed at limiting property purchases by foreigners, while also attributing the country's housing crisis to illegal immigration. These measures are part of a broader strategy to prioritize......

Valencia residents mobilize against soaring housing costs

Housing advocacy groups in Valencia are organizing a series of protests in the coming weeks to demand stricter measures against surging rents and property prices. Residents of Spain’s third-largest city are voicing growing frustration over the lack of affordable housing, which they say is increasingly......

Málaga halts new tourist flat licences for three years to curb housing crisis

The southern Spanish city of Málaga has officially suspended the issuance of new tourist accommodation licences for three years, marking its latest effort to regulate the booming short-term rental market. The decision comes amid growing concerns over the impact of such rentals on affordable housing......

Ireland’s shift on housing policy offers lessons for Spain's rental crisis

Ireland’s innovative response to its housing crisis has sparked interest across Europe, particularly in Spain, where soaring rents and housing shortages are reaching critical levels. The Irish government has chosen to roll back strict rent caps, aiming to stimulate housing development and attract......

Catalan government introduces loans to assist young people with home down payments

The president of Catalonia, Salvador Illa, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at easing the financial burden on young residents seeking to purchase their first home. During the opening of the 5th Foro Catalunya conference, organized by elEconomista.es, Illa announced that the government will provide......