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DW Germany News Roundup: Görlitz House Collapse and Key Domestic Updates (May 19, 2026)

A May 19, 2026 DW roundup of German domestic news covers multiple key stories: three people remain missing following a suspected gas explosion-induced house collapse in Görlitz; over 15,000 online youth protection violations (mostly child abuse-related) were recorded in 2025, with officials criticizing internet providers for insufficient safeguards; and nearly one in five petrol stations breached the new "12 o'clock rule" limiting daily fuel price hikes. Additional updates include SC Freiburg's historic UEFA Europa League final against Aston Villa, a record low average age for German startup founders, strong initial interest in a €3 billion electric vehicle subsidy scheme, and upcoming meetings between German and Swiss leaders.