Germany: Calls on political parties to prioritize housing construction

The Association of the German Furniture Industry (VDM) and the Furniture and Kitchen Trade Association (BVDM) are calling on Germany's political parties to prioritize housing construction and develop concrete solutions for affordable living. The appeal comes as both associations warn that the ongoing housing shortage harms industries from construction to furniture and poses significant social conflict risks, according to VDM President Leo Lübke. Lübke emphasizes that the new government must urgently address the housing market crisis by promoting new construction as part of the country's infrastructure. He highlights that the lack of affordable housing has ...