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Since he was first sworn in, US President Donald Trump has caused a stir on an almost daily basis with new announcements of extreme measures in politics and the economy. Many of them - including major tariff hikes - have been cancelled or postponed a few days after being announced. Others, such as mass redundancies or deportations, have been put on hold by the courts. Europe's press takes stock of this erratic style of government.

Romania's new president, Nicușor Dan, has held initial consultations with the parties represented in parliament, with particular focus on the country's large budget deficit and the formation of a new government. Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu of the Social Democratic Party resigned after his coalition's presidential candidate, Crin Antonescu, came third in the first round of the elections.

A majority of the French National Assembly has voted to abolish the green zones, or LEZs (low emission zones), which around 40 cities had introduced to improve air quality. Members of the Assembly criticised the ban on heavy and polluting vehicles as anti-social, arguing that low-income earners can't afford low-emission cars. The national press is incensed.

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In the end, it may not be hope or policy that drives Poles to the polls – just an urge to stop the other guy.

Cutting red tape is just the start of boosting Europe’s competitiveness. We need a smarter way to apply rules — easing compliance and embracing digitalisation. Regulatory technologies already automate the reporting and tracking of legal obligations. Scaling them across sectors would strengthen the single market and unlock growth.

Euractiv spotted moving boxes stacked outside the new digs at NATO HQ as Sweden moves into the central alliance complex.