Affordable living: National Council discusses rental prices for Vienna!

Affordable living: National Council discusses rental prices for Vienna!

On April 24, 2025, a European lesson took place in the National Council, which dealt with the explosive topic of affordable living. The SPÖ initiated the debate under the title "Austria's contribution to a European plan for affordable living space". In a country in which 60 % of the residential construction are already socially promoted, Vienna was emphasized as a pioneer in terms of the challenge of ensuring adequate living space for everyone. This is particularly important for children, single parents, single parents and people with disabilities, who, according to [bmwsb.bund.de] (https://www.bmwsb.bund.de/webs/bmwsb/themen/stadt-wohnen/wohnfoerderung/social-wohnfoerderung/sociale--wohnfoerung--node, have frequently suited) To find living space.

The debate was opened by Julia Herr (SPÖ), who criticized the increasing privatizations and emphasized that apartments should serve people and not speculators. The FPÖ also spoke up and criticized the condition of the Vienna social housing, demanded a reduction in rents by a third and described the event as "Vienna Propaganda-hour". The Greens, on the other hand, called for a vacancy for Vienna to combat the shortage of housing. The ÖVP praised the role of non -profit construction associations in the housing market and pointed out their importance for the reduction of housing costs.

political proposals and claims

In the debate, Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler commented on the need for an investment plan of the European Commission for affordable living space. He emphasized that affordable living had to be understood as a fundamental right and that tenant -friendly renovations and the protection of tenant rights should be treated primarily. SPÖ European MP Andreas Schieder explained how important these aspects are for strengthening civil rights in residential property.

The NEOS addressed deregulation measures to reduce housing costs and demanded intensification of construction activity. This is intended to continue to boost housing construction and improve the supply of affordable living space. According to current plans, a total of 21.65 billion euros are planned for social housing by 2028 in order to continue and increase the funding, in particular with regard to rental apartments that are considered inexpensive

research approaches and developments

The research landscape to affordable living is of growing importance in Vienna and the metropolitan region. Studies on housing and demand show a clear focus on ensuring affordability for socially weak households and migrants. A project of the [Wohnbauforschung.at] (https://www.wohnbauf research.at/index.php?id=3) examines the price -damping effect of the non -profit residential construction and its influence on the profit -oriented housing segment. Innovative planning approaches and area -economic construction also play a crucial role in reducing costs.

The topic of affordable living remains a central concern in the political discussion, with a variety of approaches and perspectives that are promoted both by politics and research. The engagements and demands must now be implemented into concrete measures to sustainably improve the living space situation.

Interested parties will also be able to follow the National Council meetings via Livestream in order to find out more about current developments.