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China has seen a surge in Covid cases after lifting its zero-Covid policy, increasing the risk of mutations. Many countries including Italy, France and Spain have introduced compulsory testing for travellers from China, but Germany is pinning its hopes on the high vaccination rate among its population. Europe's press discusses whether the time has come for a pan-European strategy.

Russia has resumed its missile and Shahed drone attacks against Ukraine in the last few days. For its part, Ukraine launched two massive strikes against Russian military bases near the front, reportedly killing hundreds of soldiers. Europe's press discusses whether there is any real chance that Russia's war against Ukraine will end this year.

Thousands of people have been queuing up outside St Peter's Basilica in Rome to bid farewell to Benedict XVI. The Pope Emeritus passed away on Saturday aged 95. Between abuse scandals, the preservation of traditions and innovation for the Church: European commentaries reflect diverging opinions on his pontificate.