German Cabinet Reclassifies Music Clubs as Cultural Venues in Building Code (faz.net)

• Music clubs now legally classified as cultural venues under German building law.
• Permitted in more zones, but noise protection requirements remain unchanged.
• Industry demands for TA Lärm reform were not met by the coalition.

"The German federal cabinet approved a change to the building code that reclassifies music clubs as cultural venues instead of entertainment establishments. This allows clubs to be permitted in some residential areas on an exceptional basis. However, the government declined to adjust noise protection regulations, leaving industry groups dissatisfied."