Merz's pledge to block Berlin housing socialization stalls; no federal action yet

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz promised months ago to use federal law to prevent Berlin's housing socialization referendum, but no legislative steps have been taken. The delay suggests internal coalition friction or legal complexity, leaving the policy's fate uncertain and potentially undermining a key campaign pledge.

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