European cities hit by strikes
Craig TaylorA strike against a mobile taxi service prompts protests by cab drivers across Europe, while rail services are disrupted by action in France. BBC News – Europe
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Merkel backs Juncker after EU talks
Germany’s Angela Merkel restates support for Jean-Claude Juncker to take over as president of the European Commission at a mini-summit in Sweden. BBC News – Europe
Kosovo PM claims election victory
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Hashim Thaci has claimed victory in national elections marked by a low turnout, especially in Serb areas. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine leader sets out peace plan
Petro Poroshenko is sworn in as president of Ukraine, setting out a plan to bring peace to the conflict-torn east. BBC News – Europe
Russia must engage with Kiev, says G7
Leaders of the G7 industrial nations say Russia needs to begin talks with the new leadership in Kiev to end the crisis in eastern Ukraine. BBC News – Europe
Obama condemns Russia ‘dark tactics’
US President Barack Obama condemns Russian “aggression” and “dark tactics” in Ukraine, during a speech to mark 25 years of Polish democracy. BBC News – Europe