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The AfD leads in polls for the Saxony-Anhalt state election with 42 percent, while the CDU is at 22 percent. Key issues are integration, education, and the economy. Satisfaction with the state government is low, and many perceive the AfD as more capable of solving problems.
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The EU plans stricter regulations for holiday rental platforms like Airbnb to combat the shortage of affordable housing in tourist hotspots. Municipalities will be able to more easily implement rental limits if housing scarcity demonstrably increases.
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Germany's economy grew by 0.3 percent in the second quarter of 2026, exceeding expectations. Forecasts for the full year 2026 have been raised to 1.3 percent or higher.
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Hungarian universities are once again permitted to participate in the Erasmus programme following a decision by the EU Commission. This is part of a package of measures aimed at combating corruption and releasing EU funds, which also includes the dissolution of foundations and the return of universities to state control.
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The Higher Administrative Court of NRW has ruled that flower pots narrowing a sidewalk must be removed as they do not represent usual use. A resident in Mülheim an der Ruhr was not allowed to set up her approximately 50-centimeter-wide pots after 20 years.
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Portugal is negotiating with Air France-KLM and Lufthansa regarding the sale of up to 49.9 percent of the airline TAP. Both bidders have submitted binding offers that are close to each other, according to the government.
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A musician sang of an "Intifada like the PFLP," an organization linked to suicide bombings with explosives and nails, and hijackings. The PFLP was also involved in the October 7, 2023 attacks.
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A Russian drone struck the headquarters of the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) in Kyiv, injuring at least five people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ordered a response to the attack.
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The Volkswagen supervisory board approved a restructuring plan involving 50,000 job cuts globally and a reduction in models. Several state premiers are advocating for the preservation of their VW plants, which are considered uncompetitive and may explore alternative uses.
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Germany's Labour Minister Bas is calling on Volkswagen to maintain its German production sites in Neckarsulm, Hanover, Emden, and Zwickau. While the federal government welcomes a cost-saving plan, it vaguely hopes for sustainable solutions. A state premier estimates up to 25,000 jobs in Germany are at risk.
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