Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday

• Prime Minister Mark Carney proposed a closer alliance between Canada and Europe based on shared common values. • Marine Le Pen has a real chance of winning the French election in May to replace President Emmanuel Macron.

• Microsoft shares rose 1.53% to $516.73 today as short-term demand drove the stock to new gains. • The stock climbed despite news that the Dutch government is migrating its systems to NixOS, an alternative operating system.

• Quantum Computing stock fell 0.94% to trade at $8.46 today. • Technical indicators show the stock is currently trading below its key moving averages, which are average prices used to track trends.

• The Congress party criticized the Election Commission on Thursday, alleging a "capture of the electoral system" and the theft of votes. • General secretary Jairam Ramesh based these claims on criticisms from former chief election commissioner O P Rawat regarding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

• The Spanish government revived a package of rental and eviction protections following public outcry over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her long-term home. • The housing decree would cap rent increases at 2%, suspend certain evictions until 2030, and apply a 10% value-added tax to tourist rentals.

• British newspapers are reporting on passengers who intervened to prevent a potential hijacking of a flight bound for Israel. • Some officials at Number 10 expressed nervousness that negotiating re-entry to the European Union could revive the political fortunes of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

• The German Cabinet approved a draft bill to reform the national care system following a period of extensive debate. • Police simultaneously launched raids across five German states and three other European countries to target Hells Angels gangs and a money-laundering network.

• Romania’s parliament rejected Siegfried Mureșan’s proposed government after it failed to secure the necessary support to lead the country. • The proposed government received only 182 of the 233 votes required for approval.

• The global perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) tubing fittings market is expanding through 2035 due to increased semiconductor factory construction and high-purity fluid handling needs. • Market growth is driven by the adoption of PFA fittings in battery manufacturing, electric vehicle production, and hydrogen fuel cell systems.

• The Bank of Japan released its Statement of Policy, though the document provided few details regarding the central bank's strategy for October. • Japan's September Manufacturing PMI showed the country's ninth consecutive month of expansion and the fastest employment growth since April 2018.

• Singapore Minister Grace Fu urged ASEAN nations to prioritize the development of a regional power grid, climate finance, and resilience to combat extreme weather and economic recession. • Singapore has already signed carbon market cooperation agreements with Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam to help fund renewable energy and nature restoration.