TL;DRThe number of completed apartments in Germany is expected to continue to decline, reaching approximately 185,000 in 2026. The ifo Institute anticipates little prospect of a recovery in construction activity.
TL;DRDaniel Siad was discovered lifeless in his house near Paris, with his lawyer suggesting cardiac arrest as the cause. Proceedings against him will be discontinued, though investigations into organized human trafficking continue.
TL;DRThe Federal Constitutional Court has issued a ruling concerning the consultation period for legislative processes. Frank Bräutigam from SWR offers commentary on this decision.
TL;DRAmnesty International criticizes a new, stricter deportation policy for Afghans. Individuals without a criminal record are now reportedly facing the threat of deportation.
TL;DRFormer Federal Transport Minister Scheuer will face trial in September on charges of making false statements. This relates to his testimony during a parliamentary inquiry concerning the failed car toll project.
TL;DRThe Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that the timeframe of the then-traffic light coalition for the Building Energy Act in summer 2023 was not too short. A constitutional complaint filed by a CDU member of parliament in this regard has failed.
TL;DRA study indicates that climate change increases the probability of droughts in Europe. The current drought is attributed to a combination of insufficient rainfall and high temperatures.
TL;DRThe Federal Constitutional Court has dismissed a lawsuit related to the Building Energy Act. The complaint was filed due to insufficient consultation time.