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Against the backdrop of new, intensified Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine, Europe is at odds over whether and how to end the war. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke on the phone with Russia's President Putin on Saturday in an attempt to persuade him to agree to a ceasefire. Prior to that, proposals put forward by former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger had caused a stir. The press is divided.

Poland has missed out on billions of euros in EU funds because of its controversial judicial reform. The Disciplinary Chamber, established in 2019 at the Polish Supreme Court to punish unruly judges, was at the centre of the dispute. Poland's parliament has now voted to dissolve the body and replace it with a new one. But this doesn't mean the controversy is over, commentators stress.

The Judge Section of the Romanian Supreme Council of Magistrates has expelled Cristi Danileț, a judge and popular public figure, from the magistracy for the second time for disciplinary offences including involvement in two political formations. He is no longer allowed to work as a judge and his salary has also been suspended. Commentators suspect the move is aimed at deterring judges like Danileț who are committed to bringing about change in the judicial system.

In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases that show MEPs’ priorities in relation to topics on the summit agenda.

Source : © European Union, 2022 - EP

In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases that show MEPs’ priorities in relation to topics on the summit agenda.

Source : © European Union, 2022 - EP