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Spanish dictator Francisco Franco died on 20 November 1975. The death of the "Caudillo" marked the end of his nearly 40-year fascist regime and Spain embarked on the path to democracy as a constitutional monarchy. Commentators examine how the country has changed since then and what remains of the Franco-era legacy today.

China's growing economic, geopolitical and military power is changing the world order and fuelling fears about national security and competition in many countries. Commentators examine ways to respond to the challenge.

Sanna Marin, prime minister of Finland from 2019 to 2023, has presented her autobiography entitled Hope in Action - A Memoir About The Courage To Lead. In it, the 40-year-old recounts among other things how she and other female members of the government were confronted with misogyny and sexism. Commentators share their impressions.

EU leaders are expected to provide political guidance in December on which approach to pursue

The ban will be lifted effectively on 24 November, because the ceasefire between Israel and Palestine’s Hamas has “stabilised in recent weeks”, said a German government spokesperson

Bár megosztott a társadalom, bennünket az emberi jogok és a szólásszabadság tisztelete, valamint a felsorolt értékeket védelmező országok közötti szilárd helyünk köt egybe – írta a bársonyos forradalom 36. évfordulója alkalmából a Facebookra az áfacsalásban az EU zászlóvivőjének számító Szlovákia országos rendőr-főkapitánysága.