Target 25% – Social Housing for a Social Europe
Europe is facing a serious housing crisis that is challenging the model based on private ownership. The shortage of affordable housing , the concentration of the rental market and real estate speculation have placed many households in a situation of economic overburden and exclusion.
Faced with this scenario, Irla Foundation and Coppieters Foundation propose measures to solve the housing crisis in Europe, such as achieving at least 25% of European households living in public housing.
This policy is included in the report presented at the event “Target 25%: Social Housing for a Social Europe”. The report is produced by a multidsiciplinary team of experts: Ferran Elias, David Palomera and Marta Ribera who will dissect its outcomes and analysis.
Program
30 October
Welcome Words
Opening remarks and brief overview of the conference objectives.
- Marta Bainka. Coppieters Foundation
- Raül Romeva. Fundació Irla spokesperson
Presentation of the study "Objective 25: Social Housing for a Social Europe"
The project will be presented by Ferran Elias and Marta Ribera, co-authors of the study.
Round Table - The Future of Housing in Europe: From Crisis to a Social Model
Experts discuss strategies to address Europe’s housing crisis and promote public, social and community housing.
Speakers:
- Ferran Elias. Doctor in Economics from Columbia University and Professor of Economics at the University of Girona
- David Palomera. Economist, Doctor in Public Policies by the UAB and MSCA Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of the South of Denmark
- Marta Ribera. Lawyer and Economist, and Economic Justice officer at the DESCA Observatory
- Mihaela Vancea. Professor and Researcher at the Faculty of Education at the University of Barcelona
- Jorge Duarte. Architect, former Dean of the Official Collection of Architects of Galicia and Executor of citizen spaces and housing rights in Santiago de Compostela
- Marta Rosique, journalist and political scientist, specialized in Human Rights and with experience in institutional politics.
Closing Remarks
Summary of key points and final reflections from organizers.
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Practicalities:
Date and Time
Tuesday, 30 October 2025 at 18:30
Venue:
Espai Línia – Carrer de Girona, 52, L’Eixample, 08009 Barcelona.
Contact:
Media inquiries can be adressed to info@CoppietersFoundation.eu
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This event is a joint initiative between Fundació Irla and Coppieters Foundation.
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This event is financially supported by the European Parliament. The European Parliament is not liable for the content of the event nor for the opinions of the speakers.
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Photo by Paolo Bici on Unsplash
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