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Council of Europe rules on right to housing in France |
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On Thursday 5 June, the European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR), the Council of Europe body responsible for monitoring the implementation of the European Social Charter, published reports containing its decisions assessing two joint claims, brought against France in 2006 by the International Movement ATD Fourth World and by the European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless (FEANTSA). France attracted the criticism of the associations with its housing policy, which they claimed infringes the European Social Charter. Criticism focuses on a lack of social housing, shortcomings in the policy on assistance to homeless people, a shortage of places in accommodation for travelers and excessive inadequate accommodation.
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European Neighbours Day 2008 |
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 This year, for the sixth edition of European Neighbours day which took place on May 27, 8 million people got together in 29 countries, and almost a thousand city halls, local authorities and organizations worldwide have become official partners of the event. Since its launch in 2003, European Neighbours Day has constantly flourished, and is today celebrated beyond European borders.
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Germany: 93,000 appartments sold to Goldmann Sachs Investment Fund |
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The German Tenants Association has spoken out strongly against a decision of one of Germany's largest Housing and Planning Organisations (LEG) in the Bundesland of Nordrhein-Westfalen to sell 93,000 appartments to Whitehall Real estate Funds, part of the American investment bank Goldmann Sachs.
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Training for social housing: focus on Leonardo |
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Part of the European Commission's Lifelong Learning Programme, the LEONARDO programme funds a wide range of actions, notably cross-border mobility initiatives; co-operation projects to develop and spread innovation; and thematic networks. Some potential sources of support for social housing organisations…
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Environment: EU launches European Green Capital Award |
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After the European Culture Capitals, the European Commission following the suggestion of mayors of many European cities decided to launch an initiative to promote and reward the efforts of cities to improve the quality of the environment and the quality of life of the citizens. Starting in 2010, one European city will be selected each year as the European Green Capital of the year.
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Climate Change: EU Citizens’ Agora asks for greener buildings |
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On June 12th and 13th, the European Parliament organised the second edition of the EU Citizens’ Agora, a forum gathering 500 representatives of European civil society. The theme of this year was climate change. CECODHAS members were present among the participants, who amid other key demands, ask for a better support to green housing.
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CECODHAS Joins Energy Efficiency Watch Initiative |
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CECODHAS has become an official member of the Energy Efficiency Watch On-line community. The Energy Efficiency Watch was established by Members of the European Parliament to monitor progress in particular in the implementation of National Energy Efficiency Action Plans which the The Energy Efficiency and Energy Service Directive (ESD) requires each Member States to develop and implement.
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CECODHAS Members Position on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive |
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The European Commission is set to produce a proposal to revise the The Energy Performance of Building Directive before the end of 2008. CECODHAS members USH (L'Union Sociale pour l'Habitat) in France and GdW (Bundesverband deutscher Wohnungs- und Immobilienunternehmen) in Germany reponded to the on-line public consultation.
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