Minister Meisch Meets Housing Crisis Group to Discuss 20 Demands

On Wednesday 11 November 2026, Luxembourg's Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning reported that Minister Claude Meisch had met with representatives of Kollektiv Logementskris (Housing Crisis Collective) for an initial exchange of views on the housing situation in Luxembourg on Tuesday 10 November 2026.

According to the ministry, the collective presented its 20 demands and expressed its concern about the housing crisis, as well as its wish to see certain reforms progress more quickly. Minister Meisch welcomed the commitment of the collective's young members and their mobilisation on an issue that directly concerns their future.

The discussions highlighted numerous areas of substantive agreement. On a large majority of the demands presented, the government shares the objectives being pursued and has already initiated work or reforms aimed at addressing them.

Minister Meisch recalled, in particular, the measures already implemented or being prepared by the Ministry of Housing and Spatial Planning. The draft laws concerning residential leases and the reform of sales of properties before completion (vente en l'état futur d'achèvement – VEFA) will be presented in 2027. A national rent commission is also expected to be established in 2027.

Other important demands from the collective were also discussed, particularly those concerning the national register of buildings and dwellings, the tax on vacant housing and the land mobilisation tax. The ministry fully supports the objectives pursued by these measures, while recalling that they fall within the remit of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The ministry also supports greater building density, while respecting municipal autonomy in determining density levels.

Minister Meisch also recalled the considerable investment efforts made by the State in support of affordable housing. In 2025, €474 million was allocated to this purpose, compared with €224 million in 2024. The programme for acquiring housing through VEFA made it possible to acquire or reserve 840 affordable housing units through an initial allocation of €480 million, supplemented in July 2026 by an additional €300 million.

He stressed that housing policy is a cross-cutting issue involving the entire government as well as municipalities, each within the scope of its responsibilities. He also recalled that the implementation of reforms must comply with the necessary legislative and administrative procedures, even when the objective being pursued is shared.

Minister Meisch said: "Young people are right to be impatient in the face of the housing crisis. Their commitment is legitimate and useful to the public debate. On a large proportion of their demands, we are pursuing the same objectives and are already working towards them." He added: "The difference often lies in the pace, not the direction. The government must act in accordance with the procedures and responsibilities of each party, but I remain fully open to dialogue."

At the end of the meeting, Minister Meisch thanked the collective's representatives for their commitment and contributions to the public debate. He reaffirmed his willingness to maintain an open dialogue with young people and all stakeholders concerned by the housing crisis.

According to the ministry, although differences of opinion remain regarding the pace of the reforms undertaken, the discussions helped clarify each party's position and confirmed the importance of continuing the dialogue.