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Spaniens Ministerpräsident Pedro Sánchez beim NATO-Gipfel in Vilnius.
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Sánchez's election campaign in Spain: victimhood, self-praise and opposition bashing

Spain votes on July 23. The incumbent Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is trying to restore his damaged image. He sees himself primarily as a victim of the conservative media and the economic right. Polls see opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo in the lead, but he may need the right-wing Vox party to get into office.

By Isabel Cuesta Camacho

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Von der Leyen coalition under scrutiny

The Christian Democrat, Social Democrat and Liberal party families played a key role in ensuring that Ursula von der Leyen received a majority in the European Parliament in 2019 and became Commission President. Four years have passed since then. The common ground in the so-called von der Leyen coalition has apparently been used up.

By Markus Grabitz

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China strategy: Sharper tone finds approval in Brussels

In its first China strategy paper, the German government addresses the problems in its relations with Beijing more clearly than before. At the same time, it pledges to coordinate closely with EU partners. Both aspects are well received in Brussels.

By Till Hoppe