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Arm oder reich von Geburt an. Klapperstorch zeigt die Geburt eines Kindes an, Bonn.

May 7th, 2026

Anti-poverty strategy: Child poverty remains stubbornly high in the EU

More than 19 million children in the EU live in poverty, putting the bloc at risk of missing its poverty reduction targets.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

News | Real estate market

March 12th, 2026

Housing: Migrant workers in Xi’an now pay only half as much

Rents are dropping sharply in parts of China’s big cities. One key driver is the expansion of state-subsidized housing, which is also meant to help reduce large property inventories.

By Redaktion Table

On 4 September 2025, Ekaterina Zaharieva, , went to Germany, where she visited the real-world laboratory of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) in Zeitz, and she also gave a speech at the Bauhaus Building in Dessau for the centenary celebrations.

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December 17th, 2025

Strategy for affordable housing: More EU funding and less bureaucracy should help

The EU plans to combat the housing shortage with more funding and a reduction in bureaucracy. Digitalized approval procedures and a Europe-wide materials platform should enable faster and cheaper housing construction.

By Marion Bergermann

Desperate housing request hangs on a broken public phone.

Feature | Housing shortage

October 9th, 2025

Plan for affordable housing: Time pressure for a big hit?

For the first time, the EU is tackling the issue of affordable housing with its own strategy. However, the timetable is tight – and has even been brought forward once again by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. It remains to be seen how much the plan can achieve.

By Alina Leimbach

Eine Baggerschaufel dringt in den Boden ein.

News | Residential construction

October 6th, 2025

Housing shortage: Commission wants to allow aid for affordable housing

In addition to social housing, state aid for affordable housing will soon also be permitted. The Commission has released a draft decision to amend the state aid rules for public consultation.

By János Allenbach-Ammann

Hausbau GER, 20250205, Symbolbild, Hausbau, Immobilienkrise durch den starken Zinsanstieg *** House construction GER, 20250205, symbolic image, house construction, real estate crisis due to the sharp rise in interest rates

News | Residential construction

September 30th, 2025

Housing market: Jørgensen vows to fight housing speculation

Affordable housing is a pressing issue in large parts of Europe. The EU Commission wants to address it with an action plan. Returns must be combined with social responsibility, said Housing Commissioner Jørgensen.

By Okan Bellikli

Opinion | Building sector

September 9th, 2025

Housing is the cornerstone of a climate-social society

Between cold bridges and rent explosion – an expert from the think tank Zukunft Klimasozial explains why housing has long since become a key issue of climate action and social justice.

By Astrid Schaffert

Richtfest Jakob-Lünenschloss-Straße ** NUR FÜR REDAKTIONELLE ZWECKE ** EDITORIAL USE ONLY **<p>An der Jakob-Lünenschloss-Straße, in Velbert-Neviges, wird am Freitag, den 05.09.2025, Richtfest gefeiert. Hier entsteht ein Mehrfamilienhaus der Vereinigte Baugenossenschaft eG. Deutschland NRW Velbert Copyright: ChristianxCreon *** Topping-out ceremony Jakob Lünenschloss Straße FOR EDITORIAL PURPOSES ONLY EDITORIAL USE ONLY p The topping-out ceremony will be celebrated on Friday, 05 09 2025 at Jakob Lünenschloss Straße, in Velbert Neviges A multi-family house is being built here by Vereinigte Baugenossenschaft eG Deutschland NRW Velbert Copyright ChristianxCreon

Feature | Residential construction

September 9th, 2025

Associations: Construction turbo exacerbates climate gap in the housing sector

The planned amendment to the building code will lead to more urban sprawl and luxury apartments, criticize DUH and BAK. "Building without sense and reason" violates the Climate Protection Act and the federal government's sustainability strategy.

By Kai Schöneberg