Ombudsman Warns Against Fast-Tracked Amendment to the Building Act
February 5, 2026
The government has submitted an amendment to the Building Act to the Chamber of Deputies without first conducting a public consultation process. The Ombudsman disagrees with this approach. He warns that the amendment provides insufficient protection for public interests such as the protection of health, the environment, and cultural heritage. He also points to a weakening of the rights of citizens and other participants in building permit proceedings.