Panel Discussion
In the run-up to the Berlin House of Representatives elections on September 20, 2026, the Spandau Protestant Church District is hosting a panel discussion. The focus will be on “Affordable Housing in Spandau”—one of the most pressing social issues of our time.
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Wohngebiet in Spandau
In Heerstraße Nord, where the establishment of a social housing protection zone is currently under discussion, we will bring together various perspectives: politics, academia, tenant advocacy, and the housing industry. Together, we aim to analyze challenges and develop solutions to ensure affordable housing in Spandau in the long term.
Date: September 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Ernst-Lange-Haus, Pillnitzer Weg 8, 13593 Berlin
Admission: free
Panelists
• Raed Saleh (SPD, politician)
• Heiko Melzer (CDU, politician)
• Sebastian Bartels (Berlin Tenants’ Association)
• Michael Henkel (Chairman of Haus & Grund Spandau)
• Prof. Dr. Konstantin Kholodilin (German Institute for Economic Research e.V.)
Moderator: Ulli Zelle (reporter)
Purpose of the event
The discussion aims to foster an objective exchange between policymakers, academics, practitioners, and citizens. The focus will be on:
- Current developments in Berlin’s housing market
- Possible political and social courses of action
- Real-world experiences (tenants, housing industry)
- Concrete proposals for affordable housing in Spandau
(Language: German)
Dates
September 2026
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