Overview

• Lawmakers in the Hessian Landtag opened a plenary session today to debate amendments to the state building code intended to accelerate housing development.
• The proposed legislation would ease requirements for on-site parking spaces and simplify approval procedures for additional units created through attic conversions.
• The state government says the overhaul is designed to boost housing supply and address persistent shortages across Hesse.
• Earlier in the day, the CDU parliamentary group secured a debate on Hesse’s contribution to Germany’s defense policy, highlighting the region’s role in the security and defense industry.
• This evening, parliament will vote on electing Uwe Becker as president of the State Audit Office after a contentious appointment dispute between government and opposition.