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The EU election The electoral movement in Europe
Macron to Europeans: "Wake up - a collapse is near"

Europe is in three existential crises at the same time, according to French President Emmanuel Macron: An economic crisis, a security crisis and a democracy crisis.

In an interview with The Economist, the president warns that "things can fall apart very quickly" if Russia emerges victorious from the war in Ukraine and if the European right-wing nationalists gain ground in the EU elections.

Macron sees that the far-right's criticism has led to the EU's gains and successes being overshadowed, and that there is now "a spirit of defeat" in the Union.

- So I say to the Europeans: Wake up. Wake! They are secret Brexiteers. It's the same lies. In the end, it's the same result. And make no mistake, if you entrust the keys to people who think as they do, Europe will never become a great power, says Macron.

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Political situation in Scotland
The favorite John Swinney wants to take over the Scottish SNP

Veteran John Swinney announced on Thursday that he is running for the post of party leader of the Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP) and thus as Scottish First Minister, British media write.

- I want to unite the SNP and unite Scotland for independence, Swinney said at the press conference where he announced his decision.

Swinney, who previously served as Deputy First Minister under Nicola Sturgeon for nine years, will succeed Humza Yousaf who resigned earlier this week after just over a year. In several media, Swinney has been singled out as the favorite in advance.

63-year-old Swinney is the first to announce his candidacy.

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The political situation in the Solomon Islands
Pro-China candidate takes power in Solomon Islands

Jeremiah Manele has been elected as the new Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, several media write. Like the representative Manasseh Sogavare, he is expected to pursue a China-friendly policy.

Manele was foreign minister in 2019 when the island nation under Sogavares' leadership broke its diplomatic ties to Taiwan to instead turn to Beijing. Since then, China has been able to rapidly expand its operations in the Pacific nation, among other things, the countries concluded a security agreement in 2022, TT writes.

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The Israel-Hamas warThe demonstrations
Police invade UCLA - students behind barricades

Riot police have entered a protest camp and are dismantling barricades on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles. This is reported by several media.

First, over a thousand pro-Palestinian students were ordered to disperse, those who refused to move would be arrested. Despite that, many remained behind the barricades and in the middle of the night, lunchtime Swedish time, the police began their offensive.

Many protesters wear face masks, helmets and goggles to protect themselves from tear gas and pepper spray.

At Columbia University on the US East Coast, the campus is now closed due to the demonstrations. The management has decided to switch to distance learning.