German tenants face heat crisis as Merz vows building law reform

Heat waves are becoming longer, hotter, and more frequent across Germany. Record temperatures have left many tenants struggling to cope inside their own homes. Now Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced that the country’s building law needs to be amended. The current regulations do not require landlords to install heat protection measures such as shades, insulation, or reflective coatings. As a result, apartments can become dangerously hot during summer heat waves. Tenants have reported sleepless nights and health problems. Merz stated that the government will work on legal changes to force better heat protection in residential buildings. The goal is to make homes safer and more comfortable as climate change drives more extreme weather. The announcement comes after several heat records were broken in recent weeks. Experts warn that without action, the problem will only get worse.