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Tue, 02/08/2022 - 12:21
Dacian Cioloș, leader of the main Romanian opposition party USR since October, has resigned after an internal power struggle. Vice-President of the party Cătălin Drulă has taken over as the USR's interim leader. Commentators wonder what will now become of USR, which started as an anti-corruption formation.
Mon, 02/07/2022 - 12:09
There was no handshake because of Covid, but an unmistakable closing of ranks: Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's leader Xi Jinping demonstrated unity against the West at their meeting in Beijing. They emphasised their common ground, rejected Nato expansion, criticised the "abuse" of democratic values and concluded a new gas supply contract. Europe's press voices concern.
Mon, 02/07/2022 - 12:09
President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to reform the Schengen area during France's EU Council Presidency. The interior ministers of the Schengen member states are to form a new council and in particular coordinate and improve controls of the external borders with the aim of increasing freedom of movement within the EU once more. Europe's press wonders whether the initiative can be successful.
Mon, 02/07/2022 - 12:09
France will elect a new president in (presumably) two rounds of voting on the 10th and 24th of April, respectively. Commentators discuss the fact that the incumbent president Emmanuel Macron appears to be already preparing for the second round and speculate on who will be pitted against whom in the run-off.
Mon, 02/07/2022 - 12:09
On February 6, 1952, Elizabeth II ascended the British throne as successor to her father, George IV. Seventy years later, the 95-year-old is now the longest-serving monarch in British history. She spent the day of the anniversary at her country estate, Sandringham House, without making any public appearances. Commentators focus on the news that Elizabeth wants Charles's wife Camilla to be Queen Consort.
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