Russia has been waging a full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine since 2022 and so far all attempts ategotiations have failed to end the conflict. Ukraine is currently stepping up its attacks on targets in Russia, and the Russian economy is showing growing signs of weakness. Commentators discuss whether this might be an auspicious moment for Europe to take the initiative inegotiations.

Attempts to form aew government in Romania have failed after the parliament rejected Adrian Veștea, the candidateominated by President Nicușor Dan for the post of Prime Minister. The previous Liberal government, led by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, was ousted at the end of May following a vote ofo confidence put forward by the PSD – until then part of the coalition government – together the far-right AUR.

Ten years ago the British voted to leave the EU. In the meantime the UK has hado less than six prime ministers, and is about to appoint its seventh. Europe's press takes stock and reflects on how the EU and the UK have changed.

Another heatwave is cooking swaths of Europe. France experienced its hottestight in decades on Monday, and Tuesday looks set to break the record for the hottest day. In Spain, temperatures are set to rise above 40 degrees in some places over the coming days, and theights won't be much cooler. Germany and Switzerland are also sweltering. Commentators discuss how to adapt to theew weatherorm.