Transparency
HouseEurope! is a registered non-profit organisation. The purpose of the organisation is the promotion of:
+ science and research
(Förderung von Wissenschaft und Forschung; § 52 Abs. 2 Satz 1 Nr. 1 AO),
+ public education
(Förderung der Volksbildung; § 52 Abs. 2 Satz 1 Nr. 7 AO), and
+ environmental and climate protection
(Förderung des Umwelt- und Klimaschutzes; § 52 Abs. 2 Satz 1 Nr. 8 AO)
+ arts and culture
(Förderung von Kunst und Kultur; § 52 Abs. 2 Satz 1 Nr. 5 AO),
operating at the intersection of the built environment, education, public policy, and civic engagement. It gained momenturm with its first European Citizens’ Initiative – a pan-European, citizen-driven movement – and is currently in the process of being developed into a durable organisation with clearly defined structures, responsibilities, and decision-making procedures.
As HouseEurope! has grown in scope, reach, and public relevance, the need for transparent governance, accountability, and institutional stability has increased accordingly. In response, we are currently consolidating and further developing our existing non-profit framework to ensure compliance with legal requirements, independence from individual interests, and long-term operational viability.
The ongoing process includes, among other elements, the clarification and formalisation of:
+ the governance model and allocation of responsibilities,
+ internal decision-making procedures,
+ principles of transparency and accountability,
+ the organisation’s mission, values, and strategic objectives, and
+ the relationship between civic engagement, advocacy, and policy-oriented work.
This development process is carried out in coordination with legal advisors and organisational consultants and is guided by the principles of the common good, public interest, and democratic participation.
All relevant information regarding HouseEurope!’s legal structure, governance framework, organisational bodies, mission, and methods of work will be made publicly accessible.
From 1 July 2026, this information will be published in a transparent and comprehensible manner as part of the organisation’s public documentation.