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Zuzana Čaputová, future president of Slovakia, promises change on many fronts. The 45-year-old liberal lawyer and environmental activist's entry into politics has created great expectations. But some observers warn against excessive euphoria.

Volodymyr Zelensky has won the first round of the Ukrainian presidential election. The comedian secured roughly 30 percent of the vote, giving him a strong lead against incumbent Petro Poroshenko, who won just around 16 percent. The two will now face off in a second round of voting on 21 April. Commentators examine what the future holds for Ukraine.

After the House of Commons rejected Theresa May's deal a third time on Friday the prospect of the UK making a disorderly departure from the EU on 12 April is looming. Other possibilities are a further postponement of Brexit, a second referendum or another vote on May's deal. Commentators discuss which scenario is more likely.

In response to the controversial judicial reform, President Klaus Iohannis wants to consult the people of Romania about the constitutional state on 26 May, the same day the EU elections take place in the country. Last year the government increased its influence over the judiciary and in other areas by occupying top posts. Can the referendum help the fight against corruption?

A video released by the German industrial metal band Rammstein for their new single "Deutschland" has provoked an outcry. It shows four band members wearing what looks like concentration camp uniforms and standing at the gallows. The Central Council of Jews in Germany has rebuked the band for using the Holocaust for marketing. Media outside of Germany are also discussing the video.