Berlin SPD Pushes for Aggressive Housing Policy Reforms

The SPD calls for a 'housing policy revolution' to address unaffordable living costs and proposes significant legislative changes.

SPD Fraktionsvorsitzender Raed Saleh emphasizes the urgent need for a housing policy revolution in Berlin to combat rising living costs.
The SPD plans to introduce its own proposal for the Vergesellschaftungsrahmengesetz if the Senate fails to act, aiming to curb rent increases.
Measures include closing tax loopholes related to share deals and ending exploitative practices in furnished rentals.
The party seeks to implement a 'privatization brake' in the state constitution, requiring a two-thirds majority for sales in essential public services.
Saleh advocates for a federal-level opening clause to allow states to implement rent control measures, making it a key issue for future coalition negotiations.