Heat waves are lasting longer, reaching higher temperatures and occurring more often as a result of the climate crisis, and the record highs are placing increasing pressure on renters; in response, Germany's Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has indicated that the country's building legislation should be updated, a development reported by Deutsche Welle.
Heatwaves Heighten Rental Strain, German Chancellor Calls for Building Law Review
Rising temperatures linked to the climate crisis are intensifying pressure on renters, prompting calls for legislative reform in Germany.
