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Together with Greta Thunberg and youths from across Europe, pupils in Paris will demonstrate today, Friday, for an ambitious climate policy. With her school strike the 16-year-old Swedish schoolgirl has inspired tens of thousands of young people, particularly in Belgium and Germany, and on Thursday she opened an EU Commission event. Commentators evaluate the young activists' chances of success.

After US President Trump demanded on Twitter that Europe take back roughly 800 European citizens who fought with the IS terrorist organisation, the debate about allowing the return of jihadists is in full swing. The UK has withdrawn the citizenship of 19-year-old IS supporter Shamima Begum. Tensions are running high on the issue.

Pope Francis is opening the first summit on the subject of abuse in the Catholic Church in the Vatican today, Thursday. After decades of systematically covering up scandals the Church is now seeking ways to prevent sexual abuse. Victim associations want concrete measures. Will their demand be met?