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POLITICSSep 29Eiffel Tower chief to step down over removal of women staff during Hindu group's visitThe head of the Eiffel Tower is set to step down in the wake of a controversy sparked by the removal of female workers during a private visit of the Paris landmark by members of the Hindu sect BAPS, which triggered a staff walkout earlier this month and sparked outrage in France.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 29Budget: how Matignon intends to tighten access for foreigners to APL (housing benefits) and family allowancesSi la mesure est adoptée, les étrangers devront justifier d’un an de résidence avant de toucher certaines prestations familiales.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 29French far-right leader Bardella denies anti-Semitism accusations🇫🇷 ✡️ Far-right #NationalRally (RN) party leader Jordan #Bardella has denied accusation by French investigative website #Mediapart that he made anti-Semitic comments on private chats in 2013. It comes as RN candidate Marine #LePen is polling well in the lead for the 2027 presidential election.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 29France's Le Pen defiant after top ally hit by antisemitism claimsFrench far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen on Tuesday vowed to hit back at allegations of antisemitism targeting her de-facto number two Jordan Bardella, which have punctured her buoyant campaign at a time she is riding high in the polls. Le Pen, who is aiming to win the Elysee at her fourth attempt next year in a far-right breakthrough that would send a shockwave across Europe, lambasted the Mediapart website that published the claims and said Bardella has her "total confidence".France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 29Spanish government unveils new measures aimed at easing housing crisisThe government has been facing growing pressure from a housing protest movement amid high costs and public outcry over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 29Spanish royals welcome French President Macron in official ceremonySpain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron during an official ceremony upon their arrival at Madrid's Royal Palace. French President Macron is on a two-day official visit in Spain. This state visit will serve to highlight and strengthen the ties and bilateral relations between the two countries. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports from Madrid, Spain.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 29Spain set to ban evictions after nationwide outrage over 87-year-old removed from homeDemonstrators remained camped in a major Madrid square to protest against the removal on a stretcher of Maricarmen AbascalThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 29 Russian threat and energy crisis in Europe - Macron , Merz want war on Putin ... with blankets and switched - off heatersEuropean leaders Macron and Merz are addressing the "Russian threat" and the energy crisis in Europe. Their approach involves strategies such as conserving energy and other measures to counter the situation.bankingnews.gr · Greece
POLITICSSep 29Le Pen ally Bardella sues over antisemitism claims, alleges 'total war'Jordan Bardella, a key ally of French far-right presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen, on Tuesday said allegations he made antisemitic comments in 2013 marked part of a "total war" against their National Rally party ahead of the 2027 polls. Backed by fellow party members, Bardella announced that he had filed a complaint for defamation.RFI [en]
POLITICSSep 29The Government's new housing plan: extension of rental contracts, the State as a lender to families and reduction of VAT on constructionMoncloa anuncia una rebaja al 4% en el IVA de la construcción de vivienda pública y protegida y un nuevo instrumento llamado Tu Casa por el que el propio Estado se convierte en prestamista de la familias en alquiler para comprar casa LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 29EU budget: ‘Frugal’ states demand hundreds of billions be cut from spendingGermany and five other countries say the bloc’s proposed €1.9 trillion budget must be reduced to secure their backingIrish Times World
POLITICSSep 29Tinubu departs Paris for Nigeria after four weeks ‘working vacation’ – PresidencyPresident Tinubu departed Abuja on 30 August for the working vacation. He spent one week in London before heading for Paris. The post Tinubu departs Paris for Nigeria after four weeks ‘working vacation’ – Presidency appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 29Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch Tafouk TV channel to push their own narrativeBurkina Faso, Mali and Niger are stepping up their joint media push with Tafouk TV, a new television channel aimed at challenging Western coverage and promoting the three military-led Sahel states’ own account of events.RFI [en]
POLITICSSep 29A German municipality votes to stop placing commemorative monuments in front of the homes of murdered JewsCouncil members in an East German town voted to stop placing commemorative plaques on the facades of Holocaust victims' homes. They argue that, instead, they would build a commemorative monument in a cemetery.Clarín
POLITICSSep 29Spanish government says it has agreed measures to address housing crisisEviction of Maricarmen Abascal triggered protests in Madrid, with calls for a rent freeze growingIrish Times World
POLITICSSep 29The PP predicts that the Government will "destroy the housing market" and criticizes the urgency in validating the decrees nowLa portavoz Ester Muñoz censura en el Congreso la falta de negociación del Ejecutivo ante las nuevas medidas habitacionales LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 29Spain announces new housing measures after protests over 87-year-old woman's evictionThe ban is part of a number of proposals that must be approved in parliament within 30 days.BBC World
POLITICSSep 29Accusations of Antisemitism Hit a Star of the French Far RightJordan Bardella, the 31-year-old protégé of Marine Le Pen, is said to have made antisemitic statements as a teenage activist. He denies it.NYT World
POLITICSSep 29EU announces 5 steps to counter illegal migration and disinformationThe European Commission has prepared a five-point action plan to strengthen the management of the EU’s external borders, combat smuggling networks and accelerate procedures for returning irregular migrants.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 29Housing measures approved by the Council of Ministers: from the eviction ban until 2030 to the two-year extension of existing contractsEl Ejecutivo logra convalidar de urgencia el texto tras un pacto 'in extremis' que regula habitaciones, alquileres estacionales y limita a los fondos buitre LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 29Spain agrees to measures to fix housing crisis, ban evictionSpain's cabinet ministers said they have an agreement on new measures to curb the housing crisis in the country after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen last week from her apartment sparked protests.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 29Spain agrees on measures to fix housing crisis, ban evictionSpain's cabinet ministers said they have consensus on new measures to curb the housing crisis in the country after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen last week from her apartment sparked protests.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 29Spanish housing protests spread as government prepares its responseHousing protests are spreading across Spain as the government prepares its response to the situation. This indicates growing social unrest and governmental action regarding housing issues.naharnet.com · Syria
POLITICSSep 29Angela Rayner warns councils will seize empty privately - owned houses ... after emotional thanks to Labour members for support after second home tax rowAngela Rayner has warned that councils may seize empty privately-owned houses and thanked Labour members for support following a second home tax row. This indicates potential future housing policy and political discourse.dailymail.com · United States