In Berlin, the Tenant Association is fighting against the high prices of furnished apartments, while the Justice Ministry resists reforms. Activist Jim Berghäuser and Germany's construction minister are addressing the housing shortage.
The increase in costs and high inflation have caused a housing crisis in Germany, with construction falling below government targets. Germany has one of the highest percentages of renters compared to homeowners in Europe.
In response, advocates are calling on the government to regulate the high prices of furnished apartments. The Justice Ministry is refusing to change laws, arguing that building new apartments will help in the long run.
Spain is also planning to investigate companies like Airbnb, as Germany faces a housing construction crisis. The German construction minister has announced a strategy to decentralize the population by moving to rural areas to address the housing shortage.
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