EU wood sector calls for more timber use in response to housing crisis

The European wood industry has called for a structural increase in housing supply and a greater role for timber construction in addressing the European Union’s housing shortage, according to a press statement by CEI-Bois. The industry body said it had submitted its contribution to the European Commission’s consultation on the forthcoming Affordable Housing Act, stressing that boosting housing supply must remain the central pillar of EU policy, alongside sustainability and industrial competitiveness. The consultation focuses on the role of public authorities in tackling housing stress, including cases where short-term rental markets contribute to supply ...