Background & Purpose

During the 2023 general motion period, members of parliament submitted numerous proposals regarding housing and climate measures.

Proposals & Debate

The proposals covered increased housing construction, energy efficiency in buildings, and better municipal management of climate adaptation. Opposition parties wanted new national guidelines, while the parliamentary majority argued that existing initiatives are sufficient.

The Decision

Parliament voted to deny all the opposition's proposals, meaning no new housing policy changes will be introduced at this time.

Does this affect you?

  • Property owners: Continue to follow existing rules for energy efficiency without any new national mandates from this vote.
  • Municipal authorities: Maintain their current methods for handling local climate adaptation and housing planning.

In Practice

  • No new laws or policy changes regarding housing were adopted.
  • Municipalities will continue their climate adaptation work under current rules.
  • Existing government and agency efforts within housing and climate remain active.