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Friedrich Merz acts to block housing expropriation following Berlin's election, alongside developments regarding Germany's Olympic bid and a tragic fairground accident.

First published 24 Jun 2026 · 20:00 CET Last material update 22 Sep 2026 · 07:01 CET By Europa Express AI assistance: ai assisted drafting

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  1. 22 Sep 2026 · 07:01 CET
    German Politics Shift as Merz Moves to Block Berlin Housing Expropriation

    Friedrich Merz acts to block housing expropriation following Berlin's election, alongside developments regarding Germany's Olympic bid and a tragic fairground accident.

  2. 17 Sep 2026 · 09:30 CET
    Navigating Workplace Discrimination in Germany: Rights and Reporting Channels

    Recent figures from The Local reveal a rising trend of workplace discrimination across Germany, prompting experts to advise employees on legal protections and swift reporting mechanisms.

  3. 11 Sep 2026 · 11:00 CET
    Amnesty International accuses Russia of human trafficking over foreign military recruitment

    A new report by human rights advocates claims that the recruitment of foreign nationals into the Russian army frequently constitutes human trafficking.

  4. 10 Sep 2026 · 13:30 CET
    EU Introduces New Framework to Curb Short-Term Rentals

    The European Union has launched measures to support long-term housing in tourist-heavy cities, drawing criticism from vacation rental platforms.

  5. 9 Sep 2026 · 15:00 CET
    EU introduces new framework to curb short-term rentals and boost housing

    The European Union has established a new regulatory framework aimed at supporting long-term rentals in tourist-heavy cities, drawing criticism from short-term rental platforms.

  6. 9 Sep 2026 · 14:00 CET
    European Commission Adopts Affordable Housing Act

    Executive Vice-President Ribera and Commissioner Jørgensen have introduced the Affordable Housing Act, establishing a new European framework.

  7. 9 Sep 2026 · 13:30 CET
    French Schools Post Worst-Ever Results in Latest PISA Rankings

    France records its lowest-ever scores in international education assessments, mirroring declines seen across multiple European nations.

  8. 9 Sep 2026 · 13:01 CET
    European Commission Releases Factsheet on Affordable Housing Act

    The European Commission has published a factsheet detailing information regarding the Affordable Housing Act.

  9. 9 Sep 2026 · 11:00 CET
    French Back-to-School Vocabulary Guide Published

    Navigating the French education system in September requires learning new terms, prompting a vocabulary guide from The Local.

  10. 9 Sep 2026 · 11:00 CET
    EU Proposes Affordable Housing Act to Address Crisis

    The European Commission has proposed new legislation aimed at helping local authorities and member states tackle housing affordability and availability.

  11. 8 Sep 2026 · 16:00 CET
    Germany sees lowest ever results in international PISA education study

    German school pupils have recorded their worst-ever results in the PISA international assessment – and the gap between socially privileged and disadvantaged children appears to be

  12. 8 Sep 2026 · 10:30 CET
    Foreigners in Germany Express Safety Fears Following AfD Election Breakthrough

    Readers of The Local in Germany share deep concerns over discrimination and future prospects following the Alternative for Germany party's historic electoral result.

  13. 7 Sep 2026 · 10:30 CET
    UN Rights Chief Urges Accountability After 23 Deaths in US Immigration Custody

    The United Nations human rights chief has called for accountability following reports that 23 people have died in US immigration custody in 2026.

  14. 6 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET
    STIHL Chairman Calls for 40-Hour Week Without Extra Pay

    Dr Nikolas Stihl argues in a Euronews opinion piece that reforms are necessary to safeguard Germany's prosperity and welfare state.

  15. 4 Sep 2026 · 13:30 CET
    Five EU countries aim to send rejected migrants to 'return hubs' by 2027

    Five European Union countries are seeking a deal with an unnamed non-EU country to host a "return hub" for migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected, with a targeted st

  16. 3 Sep 2026 · 17:30 CET
    "Anti-fast fashion" law: foreign ministry denies any discrimination against China

    China claims France's new "anti fast-fashion" law is discriminatory, but the foreign ministry denies the charge, according to an internal Euronews source.

  17. 1 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET
    EU Commission publishes data on education investment to enhance teaching appeal

    New figures show how increased funding could make the teaching profession more attractive as schools reopen across Europe

  18. 1 Aug 2026 · 10:30 CET
    EU Nations Request Emergency Talks Following Migrant Influx in Ceuta

    A majority of European Union countries have called for urgent discussions regarding the sudden arrival of tens of thousands of migrants into Spain's North African enclave.

  19. 1 Aug 2026 · 10:30 CET
    EU Countries Call for Emergency Talks on Ceuta Migrant Influx

    A majority of European Union nations have requested emergency discussions following a sudden surge of migrants arriving in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.

  20. 31 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET
    Can an EU member state be expelled from the Schengen zone?

    Several EU countries have called for Spain to be excluded from the visa-free travel zone following a surge of migrant arrivals in Ceuta.

  21. 31 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET
    Can an EU member state be expelled from the Schengen zone

    Several European Union countries have called for Spain to be excluded from the visa-free travel area following a massive influx of migrants.

  22. 28 Jul 2026 · 07:01 CET
    Spain reaches record 22.8 million workers as jobless rate drops below 10%

    Summer hiring drives Spain's employment to a historic high, reducing the unemployment rate to its lowest level since 2008.

  23. 25 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET
    India's Cockroach movement ends protests following education minister's resignation

    India's youth-led movement has called off nationwide demonstrations after education minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation on X.

  24. 24 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET
    Discrepancy identified in current European labour market hiring

    Euronews reports a mismatch between record job application volumes and persistent recruitment challenges faced by business leaders in the modern European employment sector.

  25. 17 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET
    European Commission registers two new citizens' initiatives

    The European Commission has officially registered two new European Citizens' Initiatives focusing on the themes of education and housing, according to its daily news update.

  26. 17 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET
    Severe storms and security incidents reported across Germany

    The Local reports on a series of developments across Germany, including weather-related destruction, political warnings from the Chancellor, and a criminal incident at a welfare office.

  27. 16 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET
    European Commission updates Blue Book traineeship programme eligibility

    The European Commission has introduced a modernised framework for its flagship traineeship scheme, extending participation opportunities to graduates from vocational education and training backgrounds.

  28. 12 Jul 2026 · 06:00 CET
    German AfD party outlines policy manifesto for state government

    The far-right AfD has detailed its planned actions for the first 100 days in office should the party secure control of an eastern German region.

  29. 10 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET
    Guidelines for foreign residents participating in German protests

    The Local has published a guide explaining the legal rights and regulations for foreign residents wishing to take part in public demonstrations across Germany.

  30. 9 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET
    European Parliament adopts resolutions on human rights violations

    The European Parliament has formally adopted three separate resolutions addressing the current human rights situations in Sudan, Nigeria and Pakistan following a session on Thursday.

  31. 8 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET
    European Commission refers Greece to court over public teacher employment

    The European Commission has referred Greece to the Court of Justice of the European Union regarding non-compliance with EU fixed-term work legislation.

  32. 3 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET
    Foreign residents in Germany report struggles with long residency permit delays

    According to The Local, foreign nationals in Germany are facing significant personal and professional disruption due to extensive wait times for new residence permits.

  33. 3 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET
    German unions criticise government plans to reform national housing policy

    The Local reports that Germany's new housing strategy has triggered backlash from unions over proposed bans on nationalisation and changes to benefit structures.

  34. 2 Jul 2026 · 15:00 CET
    United Nations to shutter human rights office in Burkina Faso

    The United Nations is closing its human rights office in Burkina Faso after the country's military leadership ordered the suspension of its operations.

  35. 1 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET
    European Commission seeks input on housing supply regulations

    The European Commission has launched a call for evidence regarding the simplification of rules governing housing supply across the continent.

  36. 30 Jun 2026 · 12:30 CET
    South African protesters call for undocumented migrants to leave

    Anti-immigrant protesters march in Durban as the March and March movement calls for government action on undocumented migration amid a police presence.

  37. 30 Jun 2026 · 11:30 CET
    Scrutiny intensifies over discrimination within Germany's housing market

    Recent court rulings and academic studies have highlighted persistent discrimination in the German housing sector, raising questions regarding the effectiveness of measures taken by major property firms.

  38. 29 Jun 2026 · 14:00 CET
    Over 15,000 Malawian migrants await repatriation from South African camps

    Euronews reports that more than 15,000 Malawian nationals are currently queuing in crowded South African camps as the country enforces strict migration regulations.

  39. 26 Jun 2026 · 09:30 CET
    Berlin schools report increase in violence and structural discrimination

    Three new studies reveal a concerning environment for students in Berlin, highlighting escalating aggression, rising stress levels, and instances of structural discrimination within the classroom.

  40. 25 Jun 2026 · 05:00 CET
    Germany considers potential abolition of mini-job scheme

    The future of Germany's mini-job system is under scrutiny as part of broader national pension reforms, according to reports from The Local.

  41. 24 Jun 2026 · 20:00 CET
    German government announces plans for national pension system reform

    The German government has introduced a new proposal aimed at reforming the country's pension system, which faces significant financial challenges according to recent reports.

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