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The final vote on Israel's controversial judicial reform will take place in the Knesset today, Monday. Last night tens of thousands once more gathered to demonstrate against legislation that could limit the powers of the Supreme Court and give the government more power. Europe's press voices its concern but also sees hopeful signs.

The conflict over Koran burnings in Sweden has escalated. In protest at an announced burning, angry demonstrators stormed and set fire to the Swedish embassy in Baghdad on Thursday, with Iraq expelling the Swedish ambassador. In Stockholm, a demonstrator trampled on a copy of the Koran outside the Iraqi embassy. Protests have also taken place in other predominantly Muslim countries.

Viktor Orbán, Hungary's right-wing nationalist prime minister, has once again stoked tensions between his country and Romania with his traditional speech at the Bálványos Free Summer University in Transylvania. Addressing citizens of the Hungarian minority, he poked fun at Romania's political system and mocked the EU. His speech elicits annoyed comments from the press in both countries.

The Black Sea Grain Initiative to allow exports of Ukrainian grain, which has been extended several times in recent months, expired on Monday after Moscow refused to extend it again. The parties mediating between Ukraine and Russia - Turkey and the UN - want to continue negotiations. Europe's press assesses the new situation.

The Kerch Bridge has been attacked again - this time apparently with surface drones. While the railway line to Crimea remains intact, traffic on the motorway has been severely limited. A couple from Belgorod who were on holiday were killed in their car as a result. Commentators discuss the goal of the attack - and why there were civilian victims.