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It's official: after almost two years of suspense, Sweden finally became a Nato member yesterday. But the commentary in the national press shows that the mood in the country is far from euphoric. Rightly so?

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has suspended government-level talks between Prague and Bratislava, citing the pro-Russian stance of his Slovakian counterpart Robert Fico. The decision marks a low point in relations between the two countries which were a joint state for 75 years. Commentators are also unhappy about the situation.

Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden have emerged strengthened from the Super Tuesday primaries in 15 US states. Nikki Haley is Trump's only remaining rival in the race for the Republican nomination but won only one narrow victory in yesterday's Super Tuesday primaries. Meanwhile, President Biden scored easy victories in the Democratic primaries. Commentators analyse the situation.

Having concluded that the government in Warsaw has introduced the necessary reforms and taken key steps towards ensuring the independence of the judiciary, the EU Commission has formally released 137 billion in frozen funds for Poland. The move still requires the approval of the other member states. Muted reactions from commentators.

The EU Commission has presented a new strategy and legislative proposal for the European defence industry. The plans foresee 1.5 billion euros in investments in the defence sector and require that by the end of the decade 50 percent of EU spending on weapons and ammunition is to go to manufacturers within Europe, compared to the current 20 percent. More joint EU purchases are also planned.