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German construction and crafts sector trends

14 clusters · 64 sources · last updated

Latest: Germany to empower municipalities against dilapidated properties

In the first half of 2026, Germany saw its strongest growth for a first half-year since 2016, with 126,300 residential and non-residential units approved—a 15.1 percent increase over 2025. However, the sector faces econo

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Germany rental market strain and housing deficit deepen

28 clusters · 136 sources · last updated

Latest: Housing markets face pressure in Berlin and Greece

The German rental market continues to face acute shortages and rising costs. In August 2026, the housing association Howoge completed a development in Berlin-Spandau, providing 231 rent-controlled, energy-efficient 32 m²

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Hamburg circus animal welfare protests and political fallout

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Hamburg Senate faces pressure over circus wild animal use

A protest against Circus Krone in Hamburg’s St. Pauli district escalated into a physical confrontation when animal rights activists climbed the circus tent at Heiligengeistfeld. Police reported that three activists were

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Deutsche Bahn alcohol ban expands, Hamburg adds limits

7 clusters · 125 sources · last updated

Latest: Germany prepares for state elections and various policy changes in September

Deutsche Bahn’s policy to prohibit alcohol consumption in station halls and on platforms will take effect on 15 October 2026 at all 5,400 German stations. Pilots in Cologne, Munich, Hamburg and Frankfurt have already sho

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