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Thousands in Portugal are protesting rising living costs, particularly rent and fuel prices. Demonstrators are demanding higher wages, better pensions, public services, and the right to affordable housing.
Parliament & LegislationReal EstateHousing & Urban Development
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Parties in Berlin plan to socialize large private housing stocks, limiting companies to a maximum of 10,000 apartments. Compensation is capped at 16 billion euros, with a law expected by mid-2028.
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Berlin parties (Left, Greens, SPD) agreed on coalition negotiations and a socialization law for housing stocks over 10,000 units, to be presented mid-2028. Compensation will be capped at 16 billion euros, with new constructions from 2021 onwards excluded.
Real EstateWelfare & PovertyHousing & Urban Development
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A study by the Sparda-Bank Association and the Institute of the German Economy contradicts the assumption that demographic change alone will solve Germany's housing shortage. Regional imbalances and obstacles to older people moving prevent a solution.
Unrest & ProtestsWelfare & PovertyHousing & Urban Development
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Activists have been protesting in Madrid for over two weeks against the housing crisis. The regional government of the Community of Madrid plans to clear the camp by legal means if necessary. The main demand is affordable housing.
Parliament & LegislationReal EstateHousing & Urban Development
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Federal Construction Minister Klara Geywitz (SPD) rejects the socialization of housing, stating it is expensive and does not create new apartments. She emphasizes the need for better housing market regulations to protect tenants and investors.
Companies & MarketsReal EstateHousing & Urban Development
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In August 2026, building permits for 20,600 apartments were issued in Germany, an increase of 6.8 percent compared to the previous year. Since the beginning of the year, 169,400 apartments have been approved, a rise of approximately 12 percent.
Companies & MarketsFinance & Stock MarketHousing & Urban Development
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Couples in European cities have varying amounts of disposable income after deducting rent for a three-room apartment. Zurich leads with €9,140 in disposable income, while Lisbon is at the bottom of the European list with €253. In eleven European cities, rent exceeds a single net income.
Parliament & LegislationGovernmentHousing & Urban Development
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Federal Minister Hubertz (SPD) sees a turnaround in housing construction, with rising approval numbers recorded for 14 months. A law passed last year aims to accelerate housing construction through reduced bureaucratic requirements.
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Asking rents in Germany increased by 1.2 percent in the third quarter, the strongest rise since early 2025. Year-on-year, rents rose by 3.7 percent, with existing apartments affected more than new constructions.
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