Citizens throughout the EU will elect the next European Parliament in June 2009. For the not-for-profit providers of affordable homes and sustainable neighbourhoods within CECODHAS, EU elections are an opportunity to improve people’s life chances and quality of life through better living conditions.

In a recent interview at the UK Office of the European Parliament CECODHAS President David Orr spoke about the importance of the forthcoming European elections to the housing sector. 'European decisions affect our life in every possible way. It makes sense to ensure that our views and needs are taken into account and that we have good representation in Brussels', he explained.
In order to seize this unique opportunity, CECODHAS has issued a Manifesto that recalls our vision of Europe in the 21st century and includes a series of recommendations and proposals for the EU political parties and candidates to the European elections of June this year. CECODHAS demands for future MEPs aim at reaching four main goals:

> Find out more on CECODHAS campaign on European Elections HERE