Municipalities reject talks on repatriation
Maria Karlsson AI द्वारा उत्पन्न छवि
Several Swedish municipalities are declining the government's invitation for dialogue on voluntary repatriation. The Left Party proposes redirecting 1.4 billion kronor from the repatriation grant to rural municipalities. Migration Minister Johan Forssell criticizes the decisions and stresses the importance of providing information to residents.
Police check knives in ahrensburg underpass
In the underpass of Ahrensburg Regional Station in Schleswig-Holstein, ten police officers block the path for knife checks. This measure stems from a state ordinance banning the carrying of readily accessible knives in public transport since December 23, 2024. The controls are part of broader reporting on Germany's urban landscape.
New Caledonia: parliament approves postponement of provincial elections
The French Parliament has approved the postponement of provincial elections in New Caledonia, originally set for November, to June 28, 2026 at the latest. This decision, passed by the National Assembly on October 28 and the Senate on October 29, represents a first step toward resuming debates on a sensitive institutional reform. It comes amid the May 2024 violence and the fragile Bougival agreement, rejected by independentists.
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Assembly adopts multinational tax against government wishes
Jean Martin AI द्वारा उत्पन्न छवि
During the 2026 budget review, French National Assembly deputies adopted an LFI amendment Tuesday evening to tax profits actually realized by multinationals in France, estimated at 26 billion euros by supporters. Backed by a left-RN alliance, it follows the doubling of the GAFA tax from 3% to 6%, despite strong government opposition decrying fiscal overbidding. These votes could yield over 20 billion euros for the state but may be overturned in the Senate.
Reconstruction of Dresden Frauenkirche completed in 2005
On October 30, 2005, the reconstruction of Dresden's Frauenkirche, destroyed in World War II, was completed after 60 years. Saxon regional bishop Jochen Bohl consecrated the late Baroque church. The event marked a milestone in German post-war history.
Fan in critical condition after collapse in darmstadt
A SV Darmstadt 98 fan collapsed during the DFB-Pokal match against Schalke 04 and is now in critical condition in hospital. The incident occurred shortly after kickoff on the north stand at the Stadion am Böllenfalltor. Darmstadt still won the match convincingly 4:0.
Adoption of 2026 budget in National Assembly increasingly uncertain
Jean Martin AI द्वारा उत्पन्न छवि
After several days of intense debates in the National Assembly, the 2026 finance bill increasingly resembles a 'Frankenstein' budget, a patchwork of contradictory amendments complicating its final adoption. The executive, avoiding Article 49.3, faces strong opposition on measures like the surtax on multinationals and limits on sick leave. Lawmakers from all sides have adopted or suppressed key provisions, raising the risk of overall rejection.
Jokkmokk municipality flips repatriation grant
Jokkmokk's municipal chairman Roland Boman proposes using the government's 350,000 SEK repatriation grant to incentivize moves to rural northern Sweden. The idea has gone viral and is praised by readers as a clever counter to the government's policy. Several municipalities oppose forcing immigrants to return and highlight the need for labor.
Criticism of Dousa over false Hamas links
Benjamin Dousa (M) faces criticism for claiming Swedish aid went to an organization linked to Hamas. The Palestinian group ICHR denies the allegations and stresses its political independence. Sida states no aid has reached terror organizations.