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The US and China are making a fresh attempt to settle their trade dispute. A US delegation will be in Beijing for talks on Monday and Tuesday. Who is hardest hit by the trade war: Beijing, Washington or uninvolved third parties?

A major hacker attack against hundreds of German politicians and public figures became public on Friday. The authorities have confirmed that their phone numbers, addresses, copies of tenancy agreements and voice messages were posted online via Twitter. This sets alarm bells ringing for journalists.

The newly founded Ukrainian Orthodox Church is now officially independent after the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Bartholomew signed the decree of independence on Saturday in Istanbul. Around 27 years after gaining political independence from Moscow Ukraine has now become autonomous on religious affairs. What does this step signify in other areas?

Last Saturday thousands of people once again took to Hungary's streets to protest against the national-conservative government. Triggered by a new labour law, the protests are also aimed at corruption and the dismantling of democracy. Serbia has also seen mass protests against the government in recent weeks. Protesters there accuse President Vučić of authoritarianism. What do these protests have in common?

The far-right Estonian party Ekre, which is currently third in the polls, has published its programme for the parliamentary elections on 3 March 2019. Estonian commentators take a close look and discover some interesting parallels.