In response to the refugee housing crisis, the authorities of the German city of Hamburg has passed a law that allows for the seizure of empty commercial properties in order to house migrants. The new law, which was approved by Hamburg’s parliament on Wednesday, is part of an effort to deal with the growing number of refugees and asylum seekers who have arrived in Germany over recent years.
In response to the refugee housing crisis, the authorities of the German city of Hamburg has passed a law that allows for the seizure of empty commercial properties in order to house migrants. Authorities in Bremen, another German city, are considering passing a similar law, and more cities are expected to follow.