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The High Court in London on Monday upheld the policy for deportations of asylum seekers to Rwanda sought by the British government. The court, however, also said that each individual case must be carefully examined. Home Secretary Suella Braverman said the government would now move to implement the asylum policy as quickly as possible. The press reacts ambivalently.

After a long struggle, the EU member states have agreed on a gas price cap of 180 euros per megawatt that would apply under certain circumstances. The move is intended to protect customers from soaring energy costs as of mid-February 2023. The cap can be suspended in the event of shortages. Commentators are dubious.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with Belarusian ruler Alexander Lukashenka in Minsk. Russian and Belarusian forces were taking part in joint military manoeuvres at the same time. Since Putin's foreign visits have become very rare in recent months, commentators speculate on whether and, if so, how he wants to involve Lukashenka in the war against Ukraine.

The World Cup in Qatar ended on Sunday with a thrilling football match from which Argentina emerged as the winner. French President Emmanuel Macron was also at the stadium near Doha for the final, cheering on his country's team, which ended up in second place. Europe's press takes stock of a World Cup which many had said should be boycotted.