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Discussions about the future of Ukraine continue in spite of the Witkoff scandal. On Sunday a Ukrainian delegation met US representatives in Florida, and this week US negotiators are flying to Moscow with the West's proposals to end the war. Europe's press points to the factors hindering and propelling the peace process.

As part of his first foreign tour since his election as Pope, Leo XIV paid a three-day visit to Turkey. His visit coincides with the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, at which the foundations for the ecumenical creed were laid. Leo XIV also met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, whom he praised for his peace efforts in the Middle East and Ukraine.

Two referendums were held in Switzerland this week. An initiative aimed at introducing a 50-percent inheritance tax on wealth exceeding 50 million Swiss francs (53.6 million euros) was rejected, with 78 percent voting against the measure, the proceeds of which would have been used to finance climate protection measures. In the other referendum, no less than 84 percent voted against an initiative to introduce compulsory national service for women.

Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans called on EU countries to not let peace negotiations "distract" from Ukraine support

An industry source estimated that, compared with the Commission’s initial proposal, this represents a 132% increase

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Europe faces a critical challenge: achieving ambitious climate targets while safeguarding its competitiveness and strengthening strategic autonomy in an uncertain global and geopolitical environment.

La coprésidente du PS ne sera pas présente à la session parlementaire qui débute ce jour. La Zurichoise parle d’une «grande fatigue».

La grisaille va dominer cette semaine. Le brouillard et les nuages bas persisteront jusqu’à vendredi sur le Plateau.