Merkel’s party wins final state vote by big margin – exit poll
Craig TaylorGermany’s centre-right CDU defy opinion polls with a resounding regional win over the far right. BBC News – Europe
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Roman Protasevich arrest: EU bans Belarus jets from its airspace
The move follows Belarus’s grounding of a Ryanair flight to arrest a dissident journalist. BBC News – Europe
Roman Protasevich: Belarus journalist’s confession was forced – family says
In a tearful interview, Roman Protasevich appeared to admit to organising anti-government protests. BBC News – Europe
Belgium gang rape: Five arrested over assault on teenager
The 14-year-old girl took her life days after images of the alleged attack were shared online. BBC News – Europe
Belarus: A climate of fear for opposition activists
The BBC speaks to some of those whose lives have been changed forever by the protests in Belarus. BBC News – Europe
NSA spying row: Denmark helped US gather data on European officials, says report
Denmark’s secret service is accused of helping the US target politicians such as Germany’s Angela Merkel. BBC News – Europe