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Real Estate Developers Association Supports Cyprus EU Presidency's Affordable Housing Efforts

Published February 17, 2026, 13:44
Real Estate Developers Association Supports Cyprus EU Presidency's Affordable Housing Efforts

The Real Estate Developers Association has assured the Cyprus EU Presidency of its active support for efforts to promote affordable housing policies at European level. This commitment was announced following a meeting with the Minister of Interior, Constantinos Ioannou, where the importance of the issue of affordable housing was discussed as one of the most significant challenges facing European societies. The President of the Association, Yannis Misirlis, stressed the need for coordinated interventions to substantially strengthen the supply of affordable housing, noting that Cyprus has both the ability and the responsibility to contribute actively to this effort. The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU provides a significant opportunity for dialogue, exchange of views and strengthening of cooperation between Member States. Mr. Misirlis reiterated the Association's readiness to support the process, submitting well-documented proposals and contributing to the relevant actions of the Presidency. The Association is committed to remaining steadfastly dedicated to this national and European effort, playing an active role in the public dialogue to find solutions to the problem of affordable housing.