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Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reshuffled his cabinet on Monday, triggering speculation about early elections. The new interior minister is Makis Voridis, who before joining the ruling Nea Dimokratia party led several far-right movements and founded the ultranationalist Hellenic Front party. His appointment prompts mixed reactions in the press.

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is not to be extradited to the US, a London court decided on Monday. The judge based her ruling on concerns that the 49-year-old could commit suicide if convicted of espionage in the US. The debate in Europe's media focuses on the question of whether Assange's actions were covered by press freedom.

After almost seven years of deadlock, the EU's negotiations with China on an investment agreement were concluded at the turn of the year. The deal gives Europe's companies easier access to the world's largest and fastest-growing market. Increased cooperation with China was a primary concern of the German EU presidency - but is likely to displease the new US administration. Many commentators are also disgruntled.