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Focus on Europe – Spotlight on People

July 7, 2022

Thousands of foreigners are fighting against Russian troops in Ukraine. Also: Italian street artist Cibo paints over swastikas and anti-vaccination slogans.

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The "Focus on Europe" show logo is superimposed on a bird's-eye view of a square with people

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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