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After lots of complaints about the slow pace of vaccination in the EU, the European Commission's target of vaccinating 70 percent of adults by the end of the summer has been achieved. Vaccination rates vary widely among individual member states, however: in Bulgaria, for example, only 20 percent have had the jab, and in Romania only 32 percent. And not all commentators are convinced that this milestone is all that important.

Nato began its mission in Afghanistan 20 years ago. Today, most experts consider the strategy of building a democratic state on the basis of military support to have failed. More than 3,500 troops belonging to Nato and its allies lost their lives in Afghanistan. The press discusses how Europe should reposition itself.

Spain's electricity prices have skyrocketed in recent months. There are several reasons for this: the country's dependence on natural gas, which is becoming more expensive, the cost of CO2 certificates to combat climate change, inefficient regulation of electricity prices and a sharp rise in demand during the heat wave. For many consumers hefty electricity bills pose a serious problem. What should be done?

The US has concluded its mission in Afghanistan: the last troops left Kabul early on Tuesday morning. Europe's press takes stock of the chaotic evacuations of the last few days and the failure of the intervention as a whole - as regards both US strategy and the role of Europe. Some see America withdrawing from the world stage while others simply see a realignment.

The row over which countries should take in refugees from Afghanistan is in full swing. So far the EU member states have been unable to agree on a joint approach, but there is a consensus on sending money to the country's neighbouring states to help finance the cost of them taking in fleeing Afghans - a solution that does not convince commentators.