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The ruling KO (Georgian Dream) party has won the municipal elections in Georgia after securing 46.7 percent of the vote, but suffered heavy losses. Mikhail Saakashvili, now a Ukrainian citizen, had returned to his native country unexpectedly to support the opposition shortly before the elections. His arrest a few hours after his arrival is causing considerable unrest.

The petrol and food shortages continue in the UK and have driven the inflation rate up to more than four percent. Many observers see the crisis as a consequence of Brexit, while Prime Minister Boris Johnson insists it is just part of a transition phase and the whole process will pay off in the end. Commentators continue their spirited debate about how best to deal with the situation.

The General Court of the European Union, one of the constituent courts of the European Court of Justice, has annulled two agricultural and fisheries deals between the EU and Morocco because they also include Western Sahara, which has been annexed by Morocco. Brussels cannot conclude such agreements without the consent of the Sahrawi people, the Court stated. What does the ruling mean for the future?

For the first time in the history of France, an ex-president has received a custodial sentence. A court in Paris has sentenced Nicolas Sarkozy to one year in prison without parole for illegal campaign financing. In a last-ditch attempt to win against François Hollande in the 2012 election, Sarkozy far exceeded the campaign budget limit. An event company helped to cover up the costs. Europe's press analyses the verdict.