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Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is trying his hand as a mediator in the Ukraine war. First he trvelled to Moscow for a meeting with Putin and then he flew to Berlin. But China is also under discussion for the role. Europe's press examines the options and the vested interests states may be pursuing when they propose their service as mediators.

Russia and China have strengthened their relations in recent years. After breaking its ties with the West, Moscow now seems more dependent on Beijing, which has so far remained neutral on the Ukraine issue. Commentators look at who would benefit from a new axis between Russia and China.

The war in Ukraine is forcing Europe to take swift action, prompting a radical rethinking of previous premises, especially in defence policy. What does this mean for the future of Europe?

Women are underrepresented in digital sectors and the gender gap in STEM fields starts from a young age. There have been some developments when it comes to addressing this but progress has been slow and further action is needed, Sabine Herlitschka, CEO of Infineon Technologies Austria, told EURACTIV.

Gender inequalities in STEM fields and the digital sector were identified decades ago and while some steps have been taken to address these, stark imbalances persist and in many cases, the divide begins from an early age.

A newly-published study by economic analysis experts highlights the “significant contribution to the continent’s economy” of an EU battery value chain success story.

Ahead of Wednesday’s vote on the final report of Parliament’s Special Committee on Foreign Interference, the rapporteur and chair will hold a press conference.
Special Committee on Foreign Interference in all Democratic Processes in the European Union, including Disinformation

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Ahead of Wednesday’s vote on the final report of Parliament’s Special Committee on Foreign Interference, the rapporteur and chair will hold a press conference.
Special Committee on Foreign Interference in all Democratic Processes in the European Union, including Disinformation

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The European Parliament’s spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 7-10 March plenary session today at 16.30.

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