Written question – Disproportionate impact of EU building renovation rules on homeowners – E-002643/2025

Question for written answer  E-002643/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Markus Buchheit (ESN)

The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive will force millions of homeowners to undertake costly renovations. These one-size-fits-all rules place a massive financial burden on ordinary citizens, especially in countries such as Germany where home ownership is high[1].

Such green regulations, driven by ideological goals, risk deepening social inequality and eroding public trust in the EU.

• 1.How does the Commission plan to protect homeowners from the heavy financial burden imposed by mandatory renovation obligations in the revised directive?
• 2.Has the Commission assessed the social impact of these measures on middle- and low-income citizens, particularly in Member States with high rates of private home ownership?
• 3.Will the Commission introduce exemptions, support schemes or national flexibility to avoid backlash and further disconnect between EU policies and citizens?

Submitted: 30.6.2025

• [1] British journalists have started to think about the new UK Energy Performance Certificates, based on EU Directives (https://bebeez.eu/2025/06/17/are-epcs-destined-to-fail).