In the face of rising costs for housing, electricity and heating, representatives of the housing and energy industry in Saxony are calling for greater scope for trade. Excessive regulation must be limited, demanded the Association of Municipal Enterprises (VKU), the Association of Saxon Housing Cooperatives (VSWG) and the Association of the Housing and Real Estate Industry (VDW) at a joint press conference in Dresden.
Billions in investment needed to achieve climate targets
The associations warn of drastic economic and social consequences if the next German government does not act decisively. Investments worth billions are needed to achieve the climate targets, said VKU Regional Managing Director Florian Gräßler. He called for pragmatism and realism from politicians when it comes to the energy and climate transition.
"We want practical laws that are underpinned by appropriate measures and financial aid," said Gräßler. The ecological issue must not become a social issue. Social cushioning is a state task.
