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In early 2023, the European Parliament had already called on the Council of the European Union to list the IRGC as a terrorist organisation, but the resolution was not taken up

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Germany and the UK want to deepen their ties. PM Keir Starmer and Chancellor Friedrich Merz signed a 27-page treaty on friendship and bilateral cooperation on Thursday. Europe's commentators highlight various aspects of the pact - and see a third party involved.

Israel bombed government buildings in Damascus on Wednesday, intervening in a conflict between Druze and Sunnis in the southern Syrian province of Suwayda that had degenerated into brutal clashes. A ceasefire has since been agreed, after which Syrian government troops withdrew from the Druze stronghold. Commentators assess the situation.

A clear majority in the Supreme Council of Ukraine has elected Yulia Svyrydenko as the country's new prime minister. The 39-year-old economist succeeds Denys Shmyhal, who had held the post since 2020 and will now take over as defence minister. What can she do better?

The EU Commission has proposed a new budget of two trillion euros for the 2028-2034 period - around 700 billion euros more than the current budget. At the same time, less money is to be allocated to fixed areas in a bid to increase flexibility and allow for quicker responses in a crisis. Europe's press shows understanding for the ambitious sum, but also suggests improvements.