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Housing approvals rise sharply despite persistent construction constraints

(de-news.net) – In the first half of 2026, Germany’s residential building permits increased by almost 15%, which was the biggest first-half gain in ten years….

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Construction approvals rise in 2025, yet housing shortage persists

(de-news.net) – For the first time since 2021, approvals for residential construction in Germany experienced an increase in 2025, signaling a potential reversal of the…

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CDU seeks to accelerate administratrive approvals through ‘silence-means-consent’ rule

(de-news.net) – In an effort to accelerate administrative decision-making and reduce bureaucratic complexity, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has put forward a proposal introducing a…

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Altmaier wants to speed up approvals

Central approval processes should be completed much faster than before. Federal Minister of Economics Peter Altmaier (CDU) has campaigned for this goal days before the…

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