The Association of German Cities is calling on the new federal government to quickly reform building laws. "For more housing construction, we not only need more money, but also simpler processes," said association president Markus Lewe (CDU) at the annual general meeting in Hanover. The Lord Mayor of Münster supported the boost to social housing construction announced in the coalition agreement and the planned investment fund. Beyond this, however, there must finally be an amendment to the building code.
"What we are currently experiencing in many cities is unsettling many people," said Lewe. "If the rent in the city is pushing people to their financial limits, then we have a problem," said the CDU politician.
