This housing law amendment must not fail

The rate of building renovations in the country is alarmingly low, with a noticeable lack of construction activity. This slowdown affects not only new construction but also comprehensive renovation projects, as indicated by recent monitoring data from March. The scarcity of cranes and scaffolding paints a stark picture of a lagging sector.

Although the overall renovation rate saw a slight increase to 1.6 percent, largely due to numerous small, individual measures, this figure falls far short of what is needed to meet climate targets. Experts suggest that the rate needs to double rapidly to achieve these goals. The current pace is simply not enough to make a substantial impact on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

There is a strong call for action, emphasizing that legally mandated measures, long sought after to stimulate renovations, must be presented by the autumn at the latest. The urgency stems from the critical need to accelerate the renovation rate to align with national and international climate objectives. Failure to act decisively could jeopardize the country's environmental commitments.