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After years of Covid restrictions people are eager to travel again. Spain has registered a record high in the number of fights and holiday destinations such as Málaga, Valencia, Palma and Ibiza are more popular than they have been for a long time. In Germany, the number of overnight stays by foreign guests rose by almost 20 percent in May against the previous year. Commentators warn of the environmental and social consequences and propose solutions.

Javier Milei, a right-wing populist who wants to abolish the central bank and denies climate change, is the surprise winner of a primary election ahead of the general elections in Argentina. With over 30 percent of the vote, his party took the lead against the centre-right coalition Juntos por el Cambio (28.3 percent with candidate Patricia Bullrich) and the incumbent government alliance Unión por la Patria (27.3 percent with candidate Sergio Massa). Europe's press eyes the presidential election in October with trepidation.

Two years ago, after the withdrawal of Western troops from Afghanistan, the Taliban entered Kabul and took control of the country once more. Although the economy has not collapsed, millions live in poverty. The situation is particularly difficult for women and girls, who among other things are no longer allowed to study or attend higher education and are only allowed to travel with an escort.