Ein Drittel der bisherigen Wohngeldhaushalte soll laut Bauministerin Verena Hubertz seinen Anspruch verlieren. Die Sozialdemokratin hält den Schritt angesichts der wirtschaftlichen Lage für notwendig.

English Translation:

Housing Benefit: Federal Government Plans Significant Cuts, According to Report

According to Minister for Building Verena Hubertz, one-third of current housing benefit households are set to lose their entitlement. The Social Democrat considers this step necessary in view of the economic situation.