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The demonstrators taking part in the "March for Justice" are expected to reach Istanbul on Sunday. The protest march initiated by the CHP, Turkey's largest opposition party, started in Ankara roughly one month ago in reaction to the conviction of MP Enis Berberoğlu. At least 10,000 people have now joined in. Can the protest make a major impact?

In a bid to honour the Paris Climate Agreement, France's new Environment Minister Nicolas Hulot wants to ban sales of cars that consume petrol or diesel fuel by 2040. The country's media discuss how this target can be reached.

The British government on Monday presented its plans for the 3.2 million EU nationals living in the UK after Brexit. Those who have lived in Britain for more than five years will be able to apply for unlimited residency with full access to education, the pension system and public healthcare. All others would receive a temporary residence permit. Not all media see the plans as sound.

The final hurdle has been cleared for Theresa May's minority government. Her Tories on Monday signed an agreement with the Northern Irish DUP, which in future will support key bills presented by the government. In exchange Northern Ireland will receive roughly 1.7 billion euros for economic and infrastructural projects. Do the risks of this arrangement outweigh the advantages?

Great things are expected of the German-French duo: after the EU's summer summit Europe's commentators once again voice optimism that Merkel and Macron can reform the Union and save it from collapse. These hopes, initially expressed after Macron's inaugural visit to Berlin, are now reinforced by the two politicians' clear demonstration of partnership.

Romania has a new prime minister after President Klaus Iohannis on Monday tasked Mihai Tudose, the outgoing economy minister, with forming a government. Tudose succeeds Sorin Grindeanu, who was toppled by his own party in a no-confidence vote. Many commentators see PSD leader Liviu Dragnea pulling the strings behind the coup to serve his own interests.