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At their summit in Ankara the presidents of Russia, Turkey and Iran have resolved to quickly establish peace in Syria. However, their different interests were also manifest at the meeting. Commentators criticise Europe's lack of involvement and explain why Russian and Iran have won the war twice over.

In the row over the poisoning of former double agent Sergei Skripal the UK has rejected Russia's demand for a joint investigation of the affair. The battle lines between the two countries are also reflected in the commentary sections of European media.

Austria's government is planning to introduce a ban on headscarves in kindergartens and elementary schools. Chancellor Kurz said the move was aimed at preventing "parallel societies". Is this pure populism or a sensible contribution to the emancipation of girls?

The victory of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's national-conservative ruling party Fidesz in Hungary's parliamentary elections on Sunday is seen by many as a foregone conclusion. Polls put its share of the vote at more than 50 percent. The opposition is trying to forge a cross-party alliance to prevent this outcome. How long can Fidesz continue to dominate Hungary's political landscape?

Driving bans for diesel cars in German cities have been approved. The Federal Administrative Court's ruling could lead to considerable restrictions for drivers of diesel vehicles in a number of cities as early as this spring. What is exemplary for some could actually hinder climate protection, others believe.