Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez

J. whereas even in the digital age, tourism thrives on human connection; whereas soft skills are vital for inclusive tourism, yet they remain undervalued, undertrained and underpaid, and...

23. Stresses that a skilled, valued and high-quality workforce is the backbone of Europe’s tourism economy; is disappointed that structural challenges, such as low pay, informal...

D. whereas connectivity is fundamental to travel and tourism, linking people with places, cultures and experiences; whereas, however, current travel and tourism patterns present significant...

O. whereas recognition of tourism as one of Europe’s 14 strategic industrial ecosystemsunderscores the need to move beyond assumptions of its inherent resiliencetowards a holistic European strategy...

28. Calls for the creation of a dedicated European fund for intangible heritage, administered by the Commission, to provide direct support for initiatives that protect cultural traditions,...

15. Welcomes the Regulation on short- term accommodation rentalsas a positive step toward more effective destination management; acknowledges that short-term rentals can boost local engagement in...

9. Welcomes the upcoming sustainable transport investment plan (STIP), expecting it to spur investment in sustainable fuels for aviation and maritime transport, which are hard-to-abate sectors;...

B. whereas the economic value of tourism is increasingly overshadowed by social and environmental costs, including pressure on the housing market and rising prices for residents;

3. Views efficient transport connections as the foundation of a sustainable, competitive European tourism sector – relieving pressure on hotspot destinations while opening access to emerging ones;...

5. Welcomes progress made on the trans-European transport network and the robust Connecting Europe Facility budget under the next MFF to support a sustainable, interconnected European transport...

E. whereas transport accounts for the largest share of tourism’s carbon footprint; whereas sustainable tourism cannot be achieved without sustainable mobility; whereas, despite rail representing...

13. Emphasises that the sector’s cross- cutting nature should be adequately reflected across relevant EU policies, aligning legislation in areas such as transport, regional and rural development,...

26. Underlines that culture, deeply woven in our way of life, is fundamental to Europe’s tourism appeal and our national and European identities; further stresses that the preservation of...

18. Calls on the European tourism industry to shift from reactive to proactive management, supported by data sharing; emphasises that coordinated data exchange across all levels enables real-time...

F. whereas the rise of specialised (nautical, medical, wellness, sports, cycling, etc.) tourism creates new opportunities for peripheral and outermost regions to showcase their unique...

K. whereas culture, heritage, identity and the protection of local languages are the pillars of sustainable and respectful European tourism, with volunteers and...

4. Calls for exploring the potential for the wider deployment of public service obligations, including multimodal configurations, to serve residents and visitors alike – especially in...

8. Recognises rail as a cornerstone of sustainable tourism and a viable alternative to more polluting modes of transport; calls for increased investment in cross-border rail infrastructure and...

1. Affirms that connectivity is a precondition for the freedom of movement enshrined in the Treaties; calls on the Commission and the Member States to recognise connectivity as an essential service...

A. whereas the reduction in the average household size and new family models require the housing stock to be redesigned in order to ensure all groups have access to...

23. Invites the Commission and the Member States to promote better access to rental housing solutions, such as student accommodation, particularly to support the national mobility of students...

I. whereas, despite some recovery since, construction output in 2019 was still 8.3 % lower than it had been in 2007; whereas productivity, efficiency and cost- effectiveness can be improved via...

5. Underlines that the main causes of the housing crisis are the insufficient supply of dwellings, the difficulties involved in accessing land and plots, and the failure...

1. Expresses concern about the housing crisis affecting the EU, in particular its impact on young people, low- and middle-income families and the most vulnerable people, as well as...

16. Acknowledges that the availability and allocation of public housing contribute to increasing the housing supply for vulnerable groups; calls on the Member States to consider projects to...

7. Calls on the competent public authorities to ease permitting processes to make them significantly faster and simpler, including through measures such as introducing the principle of positive...

2. Welcomes the Commission’s task of developing an ambitious new strategy for housing construction and an affordable housing plan that meet the criteria regarding accessibility for persons...

Na. whereas, in the implementation of the RRF, shortcomings have been identified with regard to transparency and clarity in the definition and monitoring of criteria at national level, and...

J. whereas EU citizens have a right to property, as laid out in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; whereas 69.2 % of EU households were owner-occupiers in 2023, reflecting the importance of...

19. Advocates a strategic and efficient deployment of investments in the housing sector through the use of existing EU funds, such as the Cohesion Fund or NextGenerationEU, and the role of the EIB,...