The shortage of affordable housing has worsened dramatically across Europe. The issue is at the heart of growing protests over the rising cost of living. Housing costs are increasing for all households, especially renters, says Martin Grander, an associate professor of urban studies.
World politicsAfter the uproar surrounding Serbia’s election, the world wants to know whether the student movement can move from protests to politics. Student Senka Pejic was there from the start and lived on university premises for a whole year. She has no doubts: “I believe this way of organizing will become the new normal.”
World politicsVladimir Putin wants to redraw Europe’s security map and will likely include both Finland and Sweden, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Based on information emerging from the latest negotiations, Russia appears to be sticking to the demands it made before the full-scale invasion.
ConflictsEurope's negotiating team is clear: Five major countries and the EU will represent Europe in talks on Ukraine's future. Sweden supports a broad line-up, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).
World politicsOn the sidelines of the European summit in Ireland, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the two US envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, met at Dublin Airport. They broadly agreed that Europe’s participation in the talks is crucial.
ConflictsDenmark and several other EU countries will present their plans next week for camps outside the EU to house people awaiting deportation.
World politicsRussian President Vladimir Putin is angry and wants to continue attacking, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns at a European summit in Dublin. The EU promises new sanctions against Russia and more financial support for Ukraine.
ConflictsBomb threats continue to spread across Europe. On Thursday, schools, a train station and a government palace received apparently false threats. “We do not yet have enough evidence” to say whether foreign powers are behind them, says French President Emmanuel Macron, whose country has been hard hit.
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