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The Czech Senate is accusing President Miloš Zeman of violating the country's constitution on several counts, one of them being his refusal for the past eight weeks to nominate a new Social Democrat cultural minister. Commentators wonder what Zeman is up to.

Following his election as Tory leader Boris Johnson will take over as British Prime Minister today, Wednesday. Johnson reaffirmed his intention of delivering Brexit by 31 October. While some commentators are unable to conceal their horror, others stress that his election could have its advantages.

After last month went down as the hottest June meteorologists have ever recorded, July is now bringing the next heatwave for Europe. Researchers say such weather phenomena will become increasingly frequent due to climate change. Commentators discuss whether we need to change our approach to motivating people to protect the climate.

The party of Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky has won an absolute majority of seats in the Rada, replacing an entire generation of parliamentarians who held sway over Ukraine for two decades. Eastern European media in particular speculate on what consequences this change of government could have for Russia.

The first Gay Pride in Białystok, in north-east Poland has been overshadowed by violence. Right-wing counterdemonstrators attacked the eight-hundred or so participants at the parade on Saturday, throwing stones, fireworks and bottles at them. According to the police, officers escorting the parade were also attacked. Commentators urge the Polish Church in particular to rethink its position.