C O N T E N T S

Summary:

Introduction

1. European Housing: An overview of policies

2. 1.1 Housing concerns
   1.2 A spectrum of intervention
   1.3 Diverse approaches, common strands
   1.4 Helping home-owners
   1.5 Assisting private renting
   1.6 Supporting social renting
   1.7 Major trends reviewed

3. Policy outcomes and challenges

4. 2.1 Affordability
   2.2 Improving conditions
   2.3 Access to housing
   2.4 Homelessness
   2.5 What to do now?

5. National experiences

6. 3.1 Denmark
   3.2 Finland
   3.3 France
   3.4 Germany
   3.5 Greece
   3.6 Ireland
   3.7 Italy
   3.8 Netherlands
   3.9 Portugal
   3.10 Spain
   3.11 Sweden
   3.12 United Kingdom

7. The European role and housing

8. 4.1 The status quo
   4.2 European structural funds
   4.3 Community initiatives and programmes
   4.4 Should the EU do more?
   4.5 Breaking down barriers
   4.6 An enlightening role

References

European Parliament: 12/1996