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At the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump has been officially nominated as the party's candidate for the presidential election in November, with J. D. Vance as his vice-presidential running mate. Vance currently represents Ohio in the Senate and is known to many as the author of the bestselling autobiography Hillbilly Elegy. Europe's press comments.

Keir Starmer, the new British Prime Minister, has spoken out in favour of closer ties with the EU at the European Political Community (EPC) summit at Blenheim Palace. He declared his commitment to renewing the bonds of trust and friendship that hold together the fabric of European life. Some commentators approve while others react with frustration.

Aemet, the Spanish state meteorological agency, has forecast the first heatwave of the year for the end of this week. Highs of up to 44 degrees are expected in Andalusia. The entire Iberian peninsula is affected, with the exception of the north and north-west. The Spanish press voices concern about the impact and demands action.

The European Parliament will vote on EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's bid for a second term this Thursday. To secure re-election she needs an absolute majority of votes from the 720 MEPs. As the Parliament gets ready to vote, eurotopics takes a look at a selection of commentaries in the European press.