Berlin's left-wing candidate unveils radical public housing expansion plan
Elif Eralp, Berlin’s left-wing lead candidate, has unveiled a bold plan to expand public housing. Her proposal includes a ten-year construction programme for 75,000 new homes, funded through a unique financial model. The scheme aims to address the city’s housing crisis without relying on private developers. Eralp’s funding model centres on socialising large housing stocks. Under the plan, compensation for expropriated apartments would be covered by future rental income. This approach ensures long-term cost neutrality, avoiding a heavy financial burden on the city.
The vast majority of the new homes—between 80 and 90 percent—will be built by state-owned housing companies. Cooperatives will handle the remaining share, reducing dependence on private sector involvement. Eralp has made it clear that her focus remains on public-led development.
Beyond housing policy, the candidate has taken a firm stance against antisemitism within her party. She reaffirmed that such views have no place in her political movement. At the same time, she reiterated her long-standing support for the right to self-determination of Jewish people. The proposal sets out a clear path for Berlin’s housing future, with 75,000 new homes planned over the next decade. By financing expropriation through rental returns, the model avoids immediate costs while expanding public housing. Eralp’s position also reinforces her commitment to combating discrimination within her party.
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