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Focus on Europe – Spotlight on People

June 6, 2024

Civilian life in Ukraine has become impossible, says a teacher now turning soldier. +++ Lower profits, manpower shortages, and a mountain of red tape are the complaints of Scotland's fishermen since Brexit.

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Focus on Europe — Spotlight on People

What drives people in Europe – politically, socially and culturally? How do Europeans lead their lives? What are their views, hopes and fears? Focus on Europe – Spotlight on People provides the answers.

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