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After the collapse of the traffic light coalition between the SPD, FDP and Greens, Germany seems headed for new elections on 23 February, according to the latest plan. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had initially hoped to get certain major decisions through parliament before holding a vote of confidence in the Bundestag. Europe's press observes the situation in Berlin with concern, but also sees opportunities.

The 29th World Climate Conference began yesterday in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku. The focus is on the financing of global climate measures and the international community's overall commitment to climate protection. Commentators also take a look at oil and gas exporter Azerbaijan as host.

Pro-Palestinian rioters targeted and attacked Israeli fans after a football match between Ajax Amsterdam and Maccabi Tel Aviv on Thursday evening, leaving between 20 and 30 people injured, according to police reports. For Europe's press, the violence is further evidence of an antisemitic trend that must be stopped.