Construction 2050 Alliance writes to Ursula von der Leyen on Europe’s housing and sustainability challenges

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Date: 6 November 2024

Europe’s built environment is reaching out to the President of the Commission to express its support in tackling Europe’s housing and sustainability challenges.

On 31 October, the Construction 2050 Alliance, of which Glass for Europe is a member, sent a letter to Commission President von der Leyen. In this letter, the members of the Alliance recall their firm intention to contribute tackling the housing crisis and advancing the twin transitions, green and digital. In particular, the construction sector is ready to support the next Commission in three key areas which are:

  • Competitiveness and Job Creation,
  • Affordable and Energy-Efficient Housing,
  • Sustainability and Innovation.

On these fundamental issues, the flat glass industry has many proposals to make on how to develop low carbon solutions and circular economy approaches, and how to improve the competitiveness of our sector. The next mandate will be crucial in addressing the competitiveness gap, ensuring that sustainability targets are within reach and overcoming the adverse economic conditions facing the construction sector. We look forward to a constructive dialogue with the new Commission once it has been approved by the European Parliament.

Read the full Construction 2050 letter here.

This letter is part of the joint advocacy to which Glass for Europe is contributing. An ad-hoc coalition has also contacted Ms von der Leyen to make cross-sectoral recommendations on the forthcoming Affordable Housing Plan.

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