Greek MEP Yannis Maniatis (S&D) has submitted a written parliamentary question to the European Commission, challenging the Greek government's decision to prematurely terminate the My Home II housing programme, which is funded by the EU Recovery Fund. The move risks leaving thousands of applicants without access to remaining funds and undermines the EU's housing policy credibility, according to Maniatis.
The question, submitted on 11 May 2026 under Rule 144, targets the Greek government's decision to shorten the deadline for signing loan contracts from 31 August to 2 June, despite EUR 380 million in unallocated funds still available. Maniatis argues that many citizens have already invested time and money in the application process and now face being shut out.
Concrete asks and policy orientation
The question contains three concrete requests. First, Maniatis asks whether the Commission agreed to the early termination, which he says creates legal uncertainty and makes EU housing policy appear unreliable. Second, he asks if the consequences have been assessed for citizens who have already advanced money and completed costly preparatory procedures such as technical checks, regularisation of building irregularities, and issuing certificates. Third, he asks whether the Commission has assessed the effectiveness of the My Home I and II programmes, specifically whether they represent genuine housing policies (e.g., developing public land, creating social housing, increasing supply) or instead lead to market distortions such as faster price increases for old properties.
The MEP's policy orientation is critical of the Greek government's unilateral action and seeks to hold the Commission accountable for ensuring that EU-funded programmes are implemented reliably and fairly. He emphasises the need for housing policy to be credible and effective, aligning with the Commission's stated priority on housing under its current mandate.
Expected follow-up
The Commission is expected to respond within approximately six weeks. Its answer will signal whether it endorses the Greek government's decision or will press for corrective measures, and whether it plans to evaluate the market impact of the My Home programmes. The reply will also indicate the Commission's stance on protecting citizens who have relied on EU-backed schemes.