Andreas Breitner

Andreas Breitner is the Director of the VNW (Verband norddeutscher Wohnungsunternehmen e.V.), an association representing housing companies in Northern Germany. He is currently newsworthy due to his public opposition to proposed radical changes in housing policy advocated by DIW President Marcel Fratzscher. Breitner voiced his concerns in an open letter, arguing that such drastic measures could be detrimental. Separately, Breitner's views are relevant in the context of Hamburg's efforts to accelerate construction through reduced bureaucracy, a process spurred by new federal regulations. While these regulations have led to an increase in building permits, Breitner's overall stance suggests a cautious approach to rapid or radical changes within the housing sector, highlighting the need for careful consideration of potential consequences.