A landmark decision against a citizenship rejected under the new rules that came into force in June has been appealed to Sweden's highest migration court, raising hopes that the parliament's decision not to include transitional rules could be tested.

Around 80 data centre projects - including one billed as Europe’s largest - are hoping to connect to France's power grid - but local opposition is growing.

The Swedish Council of Higher Education (UHR) has proposed delaying the introduction of language tests for citizenship by two more years, with the reading and listening test taking place in autumn of 2029 and the speaking and writing test in 2030.

The EU put forward Wednesday plans for a new bloc-wide communication system allowing police, firefighters and other national emergency services to better coordinate during cross-border crises.

France is in discussions with the UK on ending the so called one-in-one-out accord of 2025 which aimed to reduce the number of migrants illegally crossing the Channel to England on small boats, the interior ministry said on Wednesday.

Sweden's parliament speaker held talks with party leaders on Wednesday to determine who should try next to form a government after the country's September 13th election.

Sweden's parliament speaker held talks with party leaders on Wednesday to determine who should try next to form a government after the country's September 13th election.

A Swedish truth commission has urged the state to apologise for injustices committed against its indigenous Sami people, including assimilation programmes, and provide compensation and redress.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said in an interview broadcast Wednesday that rejoining the EU was among the potential answers to the unavoidable question of what Britain's future relationship with Europe could look like.

As fuel prices in France rise well above the levels that sparked the Gilet Jaunes movements, John Lichfield believes it's unlikely the yellow vests will return in force, but it all boosts the chances of a populist victory in next year's presidential election. Can the French government do anything?

Most of our readers believe that no one single group is to blame for Spain's current housing crisis, but rather that they all contribute to a vicious circle. Here's what The Local Spain's readers had to say.

This month marked the official end of summer in Europe and the northern hemisphere. With temperatures getting cooler, autumn is the perfect time to explore Germany and check out some of its more unusual festivals.

Sweden's Green Party have tabled a motion in parliament calling for an immediate and permanent stop to teen deportations, arguing that those affected do not have time to wait for government talks to be completed.

The summer is drawing to a close. With that in mind, now is a good time to roll out some common Swedish autumn topics and phrases to help you navigate your way through the darker days.

The speaker of parliament, Andreas Norlén, is set to hold a fresh round of talks with party leaders on Wednesday to address the ongoing deadlock over forming a government.

Demonstrators camping in a central Madrid square vowed Monday to keep up the pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez over Spain's housing crisis, as the 87-year-old woman at the centre of the protest called on them to "hold on".

Was it an impulse decision taken out of spite, or a strategic masterstroke, carefully plotted out in the corridors of Sveavägen 68 – the Social Democrats' HQ?

The city council of Heidenau has passed a motion brought by members of the AfD and CDU to block any more memorial plaques to Holocaust victims from being laid there.

Wine harvesting season is underway in Austria, and that means the time window is open to try the sweet and semi-fermented alcoholic drink called Sturm. The Local spoke to a wine expert to find out more about Sturm season.

Pope Leo on Monday arrived in a French border city to speak on the future of Europe, giving a distinctly political dimension to a landmark visit to France that has sparked scenes of spiritual jubilation.

Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson says her attempts to build a coalition of parties willing to tolerate her as prime minister have failed.

After recent regional election breakthroughs by the Alternative for Germany (AfD), here is an overview of radical, nationalist and far- and hard-right parties' positions across Europe in recent years.

In this week's Inside Spain, we look at how 87-year-old Maricarmen's eviction is just one of many abuses being carried out against renters in Spain, and how Spanish politicians are failing millions of people with limp law-making.

Swedish officials said they had received thousands of challenges to result of this month's general election, which was narrowly won by the Social Democrat-led opposition.

How do households in Europe and the United States spend their money? Official statistics reveal key and perhaps surprising differences when it comes to food and housing.

Until he was stopped by border police in Malmö on September 15th this year, Paul Hounam was still unaware that he had even been supposed to apply for post-Brexit residency. He could now be forcibly deported in 10 days with a four-year Schengen ban.

Germany’s diversity means there’s a perfect retirement destination for everyone – whether you’re seeking the cultural buzz of a mid-sized city or the serenity of a small town.

Pope Leo XIV will make his first visit to France on Friday with stops in Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes and Metz. Here's what you need to know if you want to catch a glimpse or avoid the likely disruption.

The eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her Madrid home has highlighted a political paralysis that has thwarted efforts to resolve Spain's chronic housing crisis, fuelling debate before next year's election.

An ancient wall discovered in central Paris was hailed as a "major breakthrough" this week, as the archaeological find may have settled a long-standing debate about the location of the city's original settlement.

The Danish Defence Intelligence Service (DDIS) said on Thursday that the risk of Russian military action against Nato countries was growing and an outright invasion was "highly unlikely" but possible.

The smaller cities in northern Spain not only beat out Madrid and Barcelona in quality of life rankings, but also major international capitals.

Two years after catastrophic flooding hit eastern Austria, The Local spoke to three senior experts from the federal government, Lower Austria's provincial administration and academia to find out what has genuinely changed.

Residents have staged protests against a planned Google data centre in the Austrian town of Kronstorf, citing concerns over its environmental and societal costs.

Danish citizenship applicants affected by the pause in processing of applications have launched a campaign for applications to be resumed. We spoke to campaign organisers to find out more about their appeal.

In an interview with The Local, Fredrik Löndahl, chief judge at the Malmö migration court, explains why his court gave special attention to a single citizenship rejection appeal, and why he believes the ruling will be tested again at the highest court.

EasyJet passengers travelling between Germany, Portugal and France could face disruption during the autumn holidays and Christmas period as cabin crew and pilots threaten strike action.

Austria issued around 45,500 first residence titles to third-country nationals in 2025. Which are the most common permits?

The Migration Agency has rejected a police request to deport a researcher and climate activist over civil disobedience

Newly elected Left Party MP Mohamed Abdukardir Ali is taking a leave of absence, following allegations of election fraud.

Coalition talks will soon get underway in Berlin after Sunday's election for the House of Representatives. Following victory for Die Linke – the Left – we look into what a coalition led by the party could mean for foreign residents.

The chief judge at one of Sweden's migration courts has said he expects a landmark citizenship case to be taken up by the Migration Court of Appeal, saying this would provide a definitive answer on whether new rules should apply to existing applications.

US President Donald Trump has previously said that he wants to annex Greenland, a move which would be against the wishes of Greenlanders. But why was the territory ever ruled by Denmark in the first place? The US itself plays a key role in the explanation.

Fuel prices are rocketing around Europe but in some countries the cost of filling a tank is far higher than in others, partly because governments are taking different measures to tackle the crisis.

The four Tidö parties behind Sweden's current government have lost the election and Ulf Kristersson has resigned as Prime Minister, so what needs to happen for Sweden to get a new leader?

Ani Gülgün-Mayr has lived in Austria for more than 50 years – but has been denied citizenship over administrative traffic offences. The Local asked the ORF presenter to share how she feels.

The centre-left opposition parties are keeping their lips sealed regarding any coalition meetings taking place behind closed doors.

Applications for Sweden's university spring semester opened on September 15th, and did you know that tuition-free degrees and shorter courses are available to a lot of foreign residents in the country, too?

The leader of Spain’s conservative PP on Sunday reiterated his party’s calls for tougher citizenship and immigration policies, stating that he wants to “completely” close the country’s borders to foreigners who "live off others" or who break the law.

Eurostar has had the monopoly on cross-Channel trains since 1994, but as rival companies prepare to enter the market does this mean cheaper tickets for passengers? We asked three rail experts for their predictons.