BBC: Poland’s Duda narrowly beats Trzaskowski in presidential vote

An audio leak alleging German Bundeswehr officers discussing a plan to bomb the Crimean bridge raises questions on NATO’s involvement and German-Russian relations. Read HERE

Without a radical realignment, social democrats in Italy and elsewhere face political extinction as racists and populists exploit this moment. Read here

Podemos is part of the government, so proposing an idea at election time without backing it up with real initiative isn’t great, but at least it’s sparking debate on alternative solutions. Read the article HERE.