# Germany news: Calls to improve heat protection for renters

https://mins.news/en/item/25919

- DW, 2026-08-19 09:18 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-calls-to-improve-heat-protection-for-renters/live-78421815?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig says tenancy law could be changed to make it easier for renters to install air conditioning or external shades, and backs adding climate protection to Germany’s Basic Law. Separately, the CEO of drone supplier Donaustahl says he has been in hiding after German officials warned of alleged Russian assassination plots against him.