Commercial real estate plays a fundamentally important role in the real economy of Europe. It contributed EUR 385 billion to the EU economy in 2017, totaling 2.8% of European GDP, and directly employs 4 million people. This updated (2018) report commissioned by INREV and EPRA explores real estate's role in the European economy. Download the infographic Download the report

Nearly 100 attendees joined us in Brussels on 18 September to discuss the important role of real estate investment in meeting the challenges of financing a sustainable future in Europe. Ugo Bassi, DG FISMA, Financial Markets of the European Commission spoke to the crowd on the EU’s Action Plan on sustainable finance while Martin Spolc Unit Head responsible for sustainable finance, European Commission joined an expert panel. Both Ugo and Martin emphasised the importance of [...]