The definition of different types of housing - social, affordable, rented or sold - needs to be more clearly defined and the roles of various bodies involved need to be better coordinated. Comexbu's recommendations are supported in a special report by the Court of Auditors.
According to LSAP MP Mars Di Bartolomeo, some details could be amended without delay, such as the example of introducing the comparable grants, comparable rents principle, or by defining different segments. Concerning the law of 1979, Di Bartolomeo said it was not enough to simply tidy it up. A fundamental revision would be necessary.
The construction of social housing must become a top priority, according to the former Speaker of the House. In Luxembourg, social housing stock, at 1.6%, falls short in the OECD rankings, where the Netherlands ranks first with 34.1%. The Grand Duchy, in contrast, is at the bottom of the table.
Di Bartolomeo said he had high hopes for the new Constitution, which will include the right to a roof, a strong obligation for the government and the economy.
