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Demonstrations against tighter Covid restrictions in several European cities including Rotterdam, Vienna and Zagreb turned violent on the weekend. In Brussels, police used water cannons and tear gas when an initially peaceful demonstration of 35,000 people escalated. Europe's press fears a complete breakdown of social consensus and discusses positive examples.

In the wake of large-scale deployment of Russian troops on the eastern Ukrainian border, Nato is increasingly concerned about the possibility of a Russian winter offensive. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned Moscow last week to refrain from "any further provocations or aggressive actions". Europe's press is divided over whether a repeat of the 2014 scenario is imminent.

Tennis star Peng Shuai has been missing since she accused China's former vice premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault. After a growing number of athletes and politicians voiced concern, Chinese state media shared videos purporting to show her at a children's tournament and in a restaurant on the weekend. But the tennis association WTA is not convinced. What will be the fallout?

Some 50 million Europeans live in energy poverty. Even before recent record highs for energy prices shook Europe, politicians and citizens spent a lot of time thinking about renovating buildings

The EU could set global standards on Artificial Intelligence (AI), but to reap its benefits the rules must come fast and be flexible, said Axel Voss, the MEP responsible for a report on AI.

Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP

The EU could set global standards on Artificial Intelligence (AI), but to reap its benefits the rules must come fast and be flexible, said Axel Voss, the MEP responsible for a report on AI.

Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP

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