Italy ex-PM Matteo Renzi wins Democratic Party election
Craig TaylorThe victory propels him back to the forefront of national politics, ahead of national polls in 2018. BBC News – Europe
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Turkish authorities block Wikipedia without giving reason
The online encyclopaedia is inaccessible under an official order, but no reason for this is given. BBC News – Europe
Macedonia parliament stormed by protesters in Skopje
Scores are injured in fights after an ethnic Albanian was elected parliamentary speaker. BBC News – Europe
France election: Macron heckled by pro-Le Pen workers
The bitterly fought campaign in France’s presidential election moves up a gear. BBC News – Europe
Hollande calls for unity at tribute to slain officer Jugelé
Murdered police officer Xavier Jugelé is awarded Legion of Honour as presidential hopefuls watch. BBC News – Europe
Outsider Macron sets sights on presidency
Centrist Emmanuel Macron will take on the far-right’s Marine Le Pen in France’s run-off election. BBC News – Europe