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School pupils and university students are taking to the streets in France, and protesters rioted and looted businesses in Milan, prompting Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to deploy troops to the city. High rents, social inequality and a lack of prospects are fuelling discontent. Commentators look at whether politicians should crack down further or introduce reforms to address the problems of the younger generation.

Libya's eastern parliament has unanimously approved the maritime border agreement that the Government of National Accord signed with Turkey in 2019, five years after rejecting it in 2020. This means it is now recognised by both parts of the country. The European Commission does not recognise the deal, which redefines territorial boundaries, and has backed Greece and Cyprus, which consider the agreement unlawful.

According to media reports, the VW Group is planning a five-year wage freeze in the face of significant overcapacities and weak sales figures. Its 660,000 employees across the globe fear further cuts as a result of the austerity measures, and trade unions are threatening with strikes. Europe's press debates whether VW CEO Oliver Blume's tough measures are necessary or will only exacerbate the carmaker's problems.

Following the latest deadly attacks against civilian merchant vessels, Parliament calls on the EU to consider deploying a naval operation in the Black Sea.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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Following the latest deadly attacks against civilian merchant vessels, Parliament calls on the EU to consider deploying a naval operation in the Black Sea.
Committee on Foreign Affairs

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MEPs voted on Thursday to delay methane monitoring and reporting rules for oil, gas and coal importers by three years – two more than proposed by the Commission.
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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