Over 550 thousand houses are absent in Germany
The current election campaign in Germany is in full swing, with politicians from various parties explaining their reasons for being voted for. However, one issue that seems to be overlooked is the housing crisis, according to the social association VdK.
The federal government, led by the federal chancellor, is responsible for a variety of topics, including the environment, economy, and education. Yet, the promise made after the last election to build many new apartments has not been fulfilled. The coalition "Social Housing" has stated the need to build at least 2 million apartments in the next 5 years.
Barrier-free apartments are crucial for all individuals, as they refer to places or information that are accessible to people with disabilities, without any obstacles. This includes making information accessible and ensuring that a barrier-free house may have elevators, ramps, and easy-to-understand language for visually impaired people.
The trade union IG BAU has expressed concern over the numerous rules for apartments in Germany, stating that they make building expensive. They argue that not every apartment needs triple-glazed windows or an abundance of power outlets.
The coalition "Social Housing" also emphasized the need for many more social housing units, where rents should not be excessively high. However, the parties in the last German federal election that could realistically commit to building at least 2 million housing units over the next five years have not been clearly specified by direct policy statements.
The CDU aims for at least 350,000 new dwellings per year, totaling about 1.75 million in five years, which is below 2 million. The main parties' combined vote shares reached roughly between 20% and 26% individually, but no coalition is confirmed to meet the 2 million-unit threshold. Therefore, no exact number of supporters backing parties guaranteeing 2 million units in five years can be derived from available data.
The social association VdK has found that the topic of housing is not given enough attention in the current election campaign. They believe that the parties are not taking the housing topic seriously enough. Posters and large meetings are common during an election campaign, but the housing crisis remains a pressing issue that needs to be addressed.
Rent is the monthly payment for an apartment made by the tenant to the landlord, and it is specified in the rental agreement. The amount of rent can vary greatly, and affordable housing is a concern for many Germans. The coalition "Social Housing" aims to address this issue by ensuring that rents are not excessively high in new social housing units.
In conclusion, the housing crisis is a significant issue in Germany, and it needs to be addressed during the current election campaign. The coalition "Social Housing" has stated the need to build at least 2 million apartments in the next 5 years, but the parties that could realistically commit to this goal have not been clearly specified. The social association VdK has called for more attention to be given to the housing issue, and they believe that the parties are not taking it seriously enough.
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