German Interior Minister proposes rental expropriation; Left Party calls it unconstitutional

Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt argues that expropriation of rental apartments should only occur in cases of absolute necessity, framing it as a last-resort measure. Left Party politician Elif Eralp rejects the proposal as unconstitutional, signaling a political clash over housing policy in Germany. The initiative is at an early stage, with legal and political feasibility uncertain.

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