Luigi Pantisano, head of Linke, has announced an action weekend against the housing concern Vonovia and invited its CEO Luka Mucic to a meeting. Pantisano told the Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung (Friday edition) that Mucic claimed the public is generally satisfied with Vonovia as a landlord. He wished for Mucic to attend and hear these experiences firsthand, announcing that he officially extended the invitation.
Around Nikolaus Day on December 6, the party is planning an action weekend at approximately 100 Vonovia locations. The aim is to go door-to-door and talk with local residents about their experiences. Pantisano noted that they are collecting specific cases to help tenants organize. According to the party leader, discussions with Mucic are also planned. The Linke head stated that it would be the minimum requirement for him to stand with his own tenants, without needing to say anything, but simply listen, which he views as important.
In September, the Vonovia CEO invited Pantisano to a private meeting. The meeting did not take place because the Linke politician insisted on the presence of a journalist.
The party justifies the action with almost 700 complaints submitted by Vonovia tenants. These concerns reportedly include mold, water damage, broken heating, delayed repairs, high ancillary costs, and disputed rent increases. Vonovia regularly rejects these allegations, stating that it adheres to legal requirements.
Following the success of Linke in the elections for the Berlin House of Representatives, the party continues to push for the socialization of large housing companies. Current coalition talks are taking place with the Grünen and the SPD.
