Study: One‑Third of German Renters Now Suffer a Rising Housing Cost Burden Germany faces a mounting housing cost burden as a new IWU study finds around 6.6 million renter households …
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Germany approves Hubertz building code reform to prioritize housing construction
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHousing construction in Germany steps up as federal reforms meet municipal constraints Germany moves to accelerate housing construction as federal Baugesetzbuch reforms clash with city rules like Berlin’s 30% social …
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Mixed-income housing demands active planning and sustained social services
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSocial Mixing in Housing: Why Integration Fails Without Active Management Social mixing in housing often fails when planning ignores management, equal design and support services. Experts warn integration must be …
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Politics
Frankfurt mired in post-election coalition deadlock jeopardising housing and mobility plans
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoFrankfurt coalition talks stall as Greens and Volt reshape post-election landscape Struggling to form a stable government 75 days after the March 15, 2026 municipal election, Frankfurt coalition negotiations have …
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German cabinet approves housing overhaul and cyber counterattack powers
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman cabinet approves reform package to speed housing, expand cyber powers and toughen trafficking laws Germany’s cabinet approves reform package covering housing law, cyber-defence powers, tougher human‑trafficking penalties, streaming investment …
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German housing completions drop 18 percent to lowest level since 2012
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHousing construction in Germany plunges to lowest level since 2012 as completions fall to 206,600 Housing construction in Germany fell to 206,600 completed homes in 2025, an 18% drop from …
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German housing construction declines 18 percent as new apartments fall to 206,600
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHousing construction in Germany falls 18% as costs and regulations stall new builds Germany’s housing construction fell 18% to 206,600 new units last year as rising costs, regulation and municipal …
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Germany housing shortfall worsens as completions fall 18% to 206,600, industry warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHousing construction in Germany plunges 18% in 2025 to decade low Housing construction in Germany fell 18% in 2025 to 206,600 completed units, a new low that industry groups and …
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Young Germans struggle with housing affordability despite higher wages analysis reveals
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerYoung people face higher wages but steeper barriers to jobs and housing in Germany Young people earn more than previous generations but confront scarce entry-level jobs, steep urban housing costs …
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German housing permits climb 14.6% in Q1 amid Middle East conflict fears
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBuilding permits in Germany jump 14.6% in Q1 as housing recovery faces geopolitical headwinds Germany’s building permits surged 14.6% year-on-year in the first quarter, with 63,500 approvals from January to …