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SUMMARY:Regions\, Cities\, Municipalities and the Local Economy at the Heart of Europe’s Housing Debate
DESCRIPTION:Workshop – Tuesday\, 14 July 2026\, 15:30 CEST (90 MIN)\nEuropean Committee of the Regions (Room JDE 70)\, Batiment Jacques Delors\, Rue Belliard 99/101\, Brussels \nEurope’s housing debate has entered a decisive phase. With the EU Short-Term Rental Regulation applicable since 20 May 2026 and the forthcoming Affordable Housing Act shaping the next political agenda\, the key question is what role the European Union can and should play where housing markets\, regional responsibilities and economic conditions differ widely across Europe. \nShort-term rentals illustrate this complexity. In some cities and tourism-intensive regions\, they are discussed in relation to housing availability\, infrastructure capacity\, and affordability. In others\, they are linked to tourism\, family-owned accommodation\, local services\, seasonal income\, entrepreneurship\, and the wider visitor economy. The same policy issue can therefore raise different questions depending on local housing supply\, tourism intensity\, demographic trends\, and regional economic structures. \nThe workshop will discuss how the new EU rules can support evidence-based local and regional policymaking\, and how short-term rentals can contribute to strengthening the local economies. It will also address questions around resilient housing markets\, competitiveness\, proportionate regulation\, financing conditions\, and practical support for buying\, renovating\, and financing homes. \nA central part of the discussion will be where the EU can add value — for example through transparency\, comparable data\, regulatory clarity\, access to finance\, investment support\, guidance for homebuyers and the exchange of best practices — and where EU-level action may reach its limits because housing pressures\, market structures and economic effects are highly local. This raises the broader question of whether further EU intervention would provide practical added value\, or whether local\, regional and national approaches are better placed to address specific housing-market realities. This also connects to the EU’s wider “Right to Stay” agenda: housing affordability is one of the practical conditions that can influence whether people are able to remain in the communities they call home. \nThe aim is a frank and practical exchange between local and regional representatives\, Members of the European Parliament\, host associations\, platforms\, business representatives\, and housing-market stakeholders. At its core\, the event asks how Europe can address housing challenges in a way that is place-based\, proportionate\, economically realistic and financially sustainable — while also examining where European coordination can support better outcomes and where decision-making may need to remain closer to the cities\, municipalities\, regions\, residents\, workers\, entrepreneurs and local businesses that will experience\, invest in and implement the outcomes on the ground.\nCo-Organizer: Deutscher Landkreistag. \nKinga Joó\, vicepresident of ELFAC\, will be one of the speakers. \nTo see the program and to register for this event\, click here.
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/regions-cities-municipalities-and-the-local-economy-at-the-heart-of-europes-housing-debate/
LOCATION:European Committee of the Regions (CoR)\, Rue Bellard 99\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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SUMMARY:The International Summer School on Bioethics and Human Rights (ISSBHR)
DESCRIPTION:Organized by WYA Europe in collaboration withWYA Croatia\, the program will bring together 40 young participants from around the world\, alongside renowned experts in the field of bioethics and human rights. Building on the success of previous editions\, which have welcomed over 350 participants since 2018\, ISSBHR continues to provide a unique international learning experience. \nThe ISSBHR aims to offer an in-depth educational program addressing key bioethical issues that may challenge or endanger human dignity\, while equipping young people with the tools to respond to these challenges. Through the analysis of medical research\, legal frameworks\, and philosophical principles\, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of the field. The program includes interactive lectures\, discussions\, debates\, and workshops led by international experts in medicine\, law\, and philosophy\, allowing participants to strengthen their argumentation\, public speaking\, and advocacy skills. \nThe program is open to young people aged 18–30 with a good level of English and a demonstrated interest in bioethics and human rights. Throughout the week\, participants will engage with topics such as the philosophical foundations of bioethics\, the ethical implications of emerging technologies and transhumanism\, debates surrounding abortion and euthanasia\, gender theory\, demographic challenges\, and the role of policy and advocacy in defending human dignity. \nThanks to the donations of our supporters\, the fee of participation is lower. The regular registration fee is 250 Euros for students and unemployed youth or 320 Euros for employed youth. The fee includes accommodation for 7 days and 6 nights\, 3 meals a day\, working materials and local transportation in Šibenik for joint visits to the fortresses\, old town and trips to the beach. \nMore information and applications here\n 
URL:https://www.elfac.org/event/the-international-summer-school-on-bioethics-and-human-rights-issbhr/
LOCATION:Šibenik\, Croatia\, 22000\, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
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