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Reasons for and objectives of the proposal

The New European Bauhaus (NEB) aims to support Europe’s transition towards a more inclusive and sustainable future by bringing tangible positive change on the ground. The NEB champions sustainability, resilience, aesthetics, inclusivity, accessibility, and affordability through an evidence-based approach, building on Europe’s rich cultural heritage and diversity 1 , while strengthening clean industries and technologies of the future. As announced in its political guidelines for 2025 to 2029, the Commission will further develop the NEB and broaden its community.

Both the European Parliament 2 and EU Member States 3 have consistently shown strong support for the NEB. The European Economic and Social Committee 4 and the European Committee of the Regions 5  have also issued positive opinions on the initiative. The NEB has generated enthusiasm at grassroots level with a robust membership-based community of almost 2 000 local and international organisations ranging from non-profits and cultural entities to public authorities and businesses, reaching millions of people.

The present proposal for a Council Recommendation as well as a Commission Communication on the NEB accompany the European Affordable Housing Plan alongside the European Strategy for Housing Construction and a revision of State aid rules on Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI).