Germany's chamber of the states told the European Commission on 16 October that the EU lacks the power to set the planned rules on housing measures.
Germany and Europe
How decisions in Brussels and Berlin shape each other: EU law, budgets, trade and Germany's role in the European Union.
EU Commission proposes a 30,000-strong Frontex with a central role in returns
A new mandate would give Frontex a 17,000-strong reserve of border guards, a quick reaction force and a centre to coordinate returns.
Germany and Europe Explainer
How qualified majority voting works in the EU Council, and Germany's weight in it
Most EU decisions need 55% of member states representing 65% of the population. Germany, with 18.5% of EU residents, weighs most but cannot block alone.
ECB President Christine Lagarde to step down on 7 February 2027, months before her term ends
Christine Lagarde will leave the European Central Bank almost nine months before her term was due to end. The European Council will appoint her successor.
Latest from official sources
Headlines as each source published them, with links to the original releases.
- Daily News 30 / 10 / 2026European Commission (Press corner) ·
- Euro area unemployment at 6.5%Eurostat (news releases) ·
- GDP up by 0.4% in the euro area and by 0.5% in the EUEurostat (news releases) ·
- Commission disburses almost €6.5 billion to France, Austria and Luxembourg under NextGenerationEUEuropean Commission (Press corner) ·
- Europeans overwhelmingly support stronger EU civil protection cooperation based on solidarity, new Eurobarometer showsEuropean Commission (Press corner) ·
- Keynote speech by Commissioner Dombrovskis at NATO FUSE eventEuropean Commission (Press corner) ·
- EU announces establishment and composition of PreparEU Advisory Group on European Disaster PreparednessEuropean Commission (Press corner) ·
- Press remarks by Commissioner Jørgensen following the Energy CouncilEuropean Commission (Press corner) ·