Position papers
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Position on Reforming State Aid Rules for Affordable Housing
Development, State aid 25 July 2025The European Association of Public Banks (EAPB) welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to revise the State aid rules for services of general economic interest (SGEI), with particular focus on affordable housing. EAPB considers this reform both urgent and essential, given the persistent housing shortages and affordability crisis affecting large parts of the European Union. As financial institutions with a public mandate, National Promotional Banks (NPBs) have a long-standing role in financing and delivering affordable and social housing across Member States.
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Joint Letter from the Presidents of AECM, EAPB and ELTI, supported by EVFIN and NEFI
Capital markets, State aid 8 July 2025We are pleased to inform you that EAPB, together with AECM, ELTI and NEFI, has officially submitted a joint letter to the European Commission outlining common recommendations on how to make the EU Budget more efficient, strategic, and simplified ahead of the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). The letter will serve as a basis for coordinated advocacy with our sister associations on shared priorities.
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EAPB Position on the Future of the European Budget May 2025
State aid, Sustainable finance 6 May 2025EAPB raises concerns about the proposed EU Budget reforms and puts forward recommendations for the next MFF, notably concerning financial instruments, the pillar assessment process, and simplification of the InvestEU framework.
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EAPB Position Paper on Housing
State aid, Sustainable finance 18 March 2025The affordable housing crisis requires immediate, coordinated action. EAPB calls for urgent reforms to state aid rules, investment frameworks, and EU financial instruments to unlock funding for social and affordable housing.
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EAPB Proposals for Cohesion Policy Reforms
Capital markets 6 February 2025Cohesion Policy represents the central instrument of the EU strategy for promoting balanced and sustainable development. However, critical administrative and structural barriers persist, significantly affecting the policy’s final impact.
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