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Wed, 06/30/2021 - 12:19
In Afghanistan, the security situation has markedly deteriorated since the withdrawal of international troops began on 1 May. The Islamist Taliban have now recaptured around 90 of the country's approximately 400 districts. Europe's press discusses the purpose of such missions and their prospects of success.
Wed, 06/30/2021 - 12:19
All women in France may now undergo artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization (IVF) free of charge. Lesbian couples and single women had been barred from such treatments up to now. After two years of debate, France's parliament passed the amended bioethics law on Tuesday. Commentators in and outside France are not satisfied with this solution.
Wed, 06/30/2021 - 12:19
China is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party this week. Its sole rule is enshrined in the constitution. Since 2012, the party has been led by Xi Jinping, who has also been the head of state since 2013 and has had presidential term limits abolished. To the outside world, the party appears invincible - but Europe's journalists have their doubts.
Tue, 06/29/2021 - 12:07
The Delta variant of the coronavirus is causing a spike in infection rates in several countries. In Europe, Britain, Russia and Portugal are the hardest hit so far. But even in countries with a low incidence, the proportion of those infected with the variant is steadily rising, and vaccinated people are reportedly becoming infected with it as well. Commentators discuss what measures should be taken and ask whether politicians and the population are taking the threat seriously enough.
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