Die Linke leader calls for ban on evictions that cause homelessness

Luigi Pantisano, the leader of Die Linke, called for a legal ban on forced evictions that would render occupants homeless, arguing that no one should be expelled without an affordable alternative dwelling. He highlighted the tragic case of an 87-year-old woman in Spain, known as Maricarmen, who was taken from her long-term home by police and died soon after, a story that ignited large-scale protests across the country.

Pantisano stressed that housing is a fundamental human right and condemned the practice of using rent hikes to displace residents. The demand aligns with Die Linke’s long-standing focus on fair rent policies and the recent push for public ownership of large housing corporations in Berlin. He urged legislators to ensure that any eviction must be accompanied by a guaranteed, affordable replacement unit.