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Tens of thousands of people have once again demonstrated in Moscow against the exclusion of opposition candidates from the Moscow City Duma elections at the start of September. This time, however, the rally was authorised. On the past two weekends hundreds of demonstrators were arrested. Commentators discuss why the protests nevertheless continue.

The US ambassador to Germany, Richard Grenell, has threatened that troops will be pulled out of Germany and sent to Poland. The US's repeated demands that Germany increase its defence budget are the background to his comments. More US soldiers are stationed in Germany than in any other European country. Will this soon change?

Prague was home to a Pride Parade for the ninth time last weekend. Activists drew attention to the fact that the liberalisation of Czech society and the reduction of stigmatisation of LGBTI people have stagnated for several years. Commentators point out why.

The IPCC is warning in its new report about food scarcity caused by global warming. It calls for a total overhaul of land use, particularly in agriculture and forestry. The alarming report prompts commentators to think about how Europe can overcome obstacles in the fight against climate change.