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Attempts to form a new government in Romania have failed after the parliament rejected Adrian Veștea, the candidate nominated by President Nicușor Dan for the post of Prime Minister. The previous Liberal government, led by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, was ousted at the end of May following a vote of no confidence put forward by the PSD – until then part of the coalition government – together the far-right AUR.

The UK is facing its sixth change of leader in a decade. When Keir Starmer became Prime Minister two years ago, he was seen as a beacon of hope who would bring credibility and stability to British politics and implement numerous reforms. Commentators say that his decision to step down is not entirely due to his personal shortcomings.

Ten years ago today, the British voted to leave the EU. Since then, the UK has had six prime ministers and is about to appoint its seventh. Europe's press reflects on the changes that have taken place in the EU and the UK, and takes stock of the situation.