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The US is also further tightening its sanctions against Russia. From an economical point of view it seems to be benefiting from the situation, but does that also apply in geostrategically? Europe's press analyses the indirect consequences of the Ukraine war on Washington's international position.

The EU is triggering its new rule of law mechanism against Hungary. The move was announced by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen two days after the re-election of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. At the end of the procedure that has now been initiated, EU funds to the country could be cut.

The EU Parliament voted in favour of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) on 25 March. The new legislation stipulates significantly stricter rules for gatekeepers like Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple and is meant to strengthen fair competition and give consumers more choice. Commentators discuss how much clout this new instrument will have.

After the withdrawal of Russian soldiers from several Ukrainian towns near Kyiv, new evidence of atrocities is emerging on an hourly basis. Eyewitnesses tell of arbitrary executions, rape and looting. The US government plans to gather evidence for Russia to be put on trial for war crimes. The press debates how Europe should respond.