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Breakthrough needed in German-Polish relations Russia's war in Ukraine and Trump's unpredictability call for a strategic partnership between Germany and Poland. But the past casts a long shadow on their relations. Will consultations in Berlin mark a new beginning? Georgia's Kavelashvili defends 2024 vote amid European Union strains In a DW interview, President Kavelashvili defended the government and urged the EU to "change its attitude," stressing Georgians see themselves as European. Spain: Thousands of protesters call for Sanchez to resign Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Madrid to call for the resignation of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez over allegations of corruption. Switzerland: Voters reject climate tax in referendum More than 78% of Swiss voters opposed the introduction of a new inheritance tax on multimillionaires, the proceeds of which would have been directed toward "socially just measures to combat the climate crisis." Czech president rejects 'Hitler salute' nominee for minister President Petr Pavel has rejected a controversial candidate for the post of environment minister. Filip Turek of the Motorists party faces numerous allegations over racist, sexist and homophobic Facebook posts. Russia's disinformation campaign in Armenia gains momentum Russia is ramping up a disinformation campaign aimed at undermining Armenia's West-leaning government ahead of a parliamentary election in June 2026. British playwright Tom Stoppard dies aged 88 Writers, performers and cultural institutions are paying tribute to Oscar-winning playwright Tom Stoppard, whose celebrated plays, screenwriting achievements and artistic innovation reshaped modern drama. Why Ukrainian school students still speak Russian in Kyiv Despite Russia's war of aggression and ongoing Ukrainization, Russian is still often spoken in school playgrounds. Why? DW spoke with students, parents, teachers and experts. What Ukraine can expect from Trump's new envoy Dan Driscoll Dan Driscoll's first visit left behind mixed feelings in Kyiv. As US President Donald Trump's envoy, he will soon return to Ukraine to negotiate a peace plan. Russian drones fly undeterred over Moldova and Romania Moldova and Romania are witnessing serious airspace violations by Russian drones. Moldova is virtually defenseless, but the Romanian government is playing down the incidents, calling them "accidents."