Berlin’s severe housing shortage and rapidly rising rents have become the biggest concerns for voters ahead of the September 20 state election. Around 85% of households in the German capital are renters, while advertised rents have nearly doubled since 2014. The city is projected to need around 211,000 additional homes by 2040. The debate has […]
Berlin’s housing shortage and soaring rents have emerged as the biggest concerns ahead of the city election on September 20. Around 85% of households in the German capital are renters, while advertised rents have nearly doubled since 2014. Berlin is expected to need around 211,000 additional homes by 2040, intensifying pressure on the city government. […]

