The number of forced evictions has increased in Germany, with over 32,000 cases in 2024, reflecting an acute housing crisis exacerbated by rising rents.

In Germany, the number of forced evictions has increased significantly, reaching over 32,000 cases in 2024, with an increase of over 2,000 cases compared to the previous year. This worrying trend is fueled by the rapid rise in rents and the decrease in purchasing power, particularly affecting vulnerable individuals. Most evictions occurred in North Rhine-Westphalia, followed by Bavaria and Lower Saxony. Although some federal states reported a slight decrease in cases, the overall trend remains upward, indicating a structural problem in the housing market.

Die Linke party representative, Caren Lay, described this situation as a "social catastrophe" and called for a ban on evictions that lead to homelessness, emphasizing the need for the construction of social housing. The rate of housing poverty has increased, affecting 22.3% of the population, particularly young people and families with children. This crisis highlights the link between rising rents, forced evictions, and social inequalities in Germany, underscoring the urgent need for measures to protect tenants.