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The Romanian President Klaus Iohannis has tasked the former opposition leader of the conservative-liberal PNL, Ludovic Orban,with forming a government after the social democratic government led by Viorica Dăncilă was toppled by a no-confidence vote. Orban must now present parliament with a new cabinet within the next ten days. Commentators discuss what steps he should take.

Thousands of people joined in protests against the Spanish Supreme Court ruling in which nine leaders of the Catalan independence movement were sentenced between nine and thirteen years in prison. The demonstrators blocked important transport routes and access to Barcelona airport. Several commentators voice understanding for the Catalans' anger.

Uefa has launched an investigation against Bulgaria's football association after Bulgarian fans gave the Nazi salute and made monkey noises during the qualifying match against England. The association now faces a 50,000 euro fine and a game behind closed doors. Commentators are not surprised that racism in the stadiums is an ongoing problem.

Compensation by the Czech state to churches for property that was seized in the 1950s may not be taxed. With this ruling the country's Constitutional Court has overturned a law passed by the minority government comprising the populist Ano and the Social Democrats together with the Communists. Commentators are delighted.

The transformation of the Polish energy sector is one of the biggest challenges that Poland’s economy is facing right now. This is why the members of the Polish Electricity Association (PKEE) are, already today, commencing proactively several initiatives aimed at...

French President Emmanuel Macron will only choose the new French candidate for the  European Commission after an EU summit on 17-18 October, where he intends to secure political support from the European Parliament. EURACTIV France reports.