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On his first trip abroad since the Russian war of aggression against his country began, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the US. After a meeting with Biden, he addressed Congress, where he was greeted with a long round of applause. Europe's press sees a lot of symbolism in the meeting.

Almost 150 years after slavery was abolished in Dutch colonies, Prime Minister Mark Rutte has officially apologised to the descendents of the estimated 600,000 people who were enslaved. Commentators discuss what should follow after this apology.

After the vote of no confidence in Slovakia against Eduard Heger's minority government, it is now only in office on a provisional basis. Commentators worry about the country's political future - and current situation among the general population.

Many people in Europe are finding it hard to get into the holiday mood this Christmas. The war in Ukraine is putting a damper on spirits, the high inflation is hitting people's wallets and many homes are colder and damper than usual due to energy-saving measures. Europe's press is not so merry this year either.