Online Best Practice Exchange on Liberal Solutions to Europe’s Housing Crisis

Join us for this Online Best Practice Exchange on Liberal Solutions to Europe’s Housing Crisis

In this exclusive online exchange, you will hear a presentation “Building Freedom: Liberal Solutions to Europe’s Housing Crisis” a new study by the European Liberal Forum, followed by best practice examples from the Netherlands and Ireland. 

How can liberals turn the housing crisis into an opportunity to expand access, affordability, and intergenerational fairness? What lessons and best practice examples can be adapted to other cities in Europe?

Event details

• Wednesday 18 March 2026 - 14:00 - 15:00 CET
• Online presentation of recent study, followed by a discussion between experts and policymakers from ALDE member parties and Q&A with the audience - Join the discussion!
• Link to join the event will be provided upon registration

❗This event is reserved to ALDE member parties only ❗

Speakers

• Robin va Leijen, Member of Dutch Parliament (D66, Netherlands)
• Clare Colleran Molloy, Councillor and Deputy Mayor of Clare (Fianna Fail, Ireland)
• Maartje Schulz, Policy and Research Manager, European Liberal Forum (ELF) 

About this event

Rising prices, housing shortages, and inequalities are challenging Europe and limiting opportunities for younger and middle-income households. At the same time, growing energy efficiency and sustainability demands reveal structural weaknesses in the continent’s building stock.

This online event brings together experts and policymakers to explore practical liberal solutions to Europe’s housing crisis, in particular what can actually work.

Kicking-off with a presentation of “Building Freedom: Liberal Solutions to Europe’s Housing Crisis” a new study by the European Liberal Forum, the event will then spotlight insights from the Netherlands where flagship housing policy proposals played a key role in recent elections, and recent progress and initiatives from the Clare county in Ireland to address housing needs.