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A protestor carries a poster, during a demonstration to demand solutions for Portugal's housing crisis, in Lisbon, Saturday, April 1, 2023.

Video. EU countries say Brussels' push to cut housing red tape isn't working

Updated: 24/04/2026 - 11:16 GMT+2

EU governments are warning that Brussels’ attempt to simplify regulation through its so-called 'omnibuses' could be backfiring, as concerns grow that new rules may actually slow down urgently needed projects like housing and critical infrastructure, a letter seen by Euronews reveals.

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