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How the EU wants to get Gen Z on board Young Europeans are skeptical of the EU's democratic institutions. Now, the bloc is trying to reach out and gain their support — can it succeed? Zelenskyy and Trump talk amid possible Tomahawk delivery Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a "very productive" phone call with US President Donald Trump regarding the strengthening of Kyiv's "air defense, resilience, and long-range capabilities." Hungary: Maja T. and the lingering doubt over rule of law The cases of activist Maja. T and politician Ilaria Salis, branded 'left-wing terrorists' in Hungary, have been running for a year and a half. They raise numerous questions about the rule of law in the European country. Several people injured after shooting in town in central Germany Several people were injured in a shooting in a marketplace in the town of Giessen in central Germany, according to reports. Tech Zity hub set to crown Lithuania's bustling startup scene Lithuania's startups are on the rise with fintechs showing the way. There's hope the sector could become an economic backbone. But more young tech companies will need to take the leap. Ukraine updates: Power returns to Kyiv after Russian strike Electricity was restored to some 800,000 residents of the Ukrainian capital after Moscow targeted energy facilities. Kyiv says dozens of children have been saved from Russian-occupied territory. DW has the latest. Western parts in Russian drones: Are sanctions even working? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has criticized his allies because, despite sanctions and embargoes, Western parts are still ending up in Russian weaponry. How can illicit exports be stopped? France: Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as PM Just days after his resignation, Sebastien Lecornu is back in the position he had vacated. Lecornu said it was now time to "put an end to this political crisis" as he accepted Macron's nomination. Death threats force far-right Wilders to suspend campaign Geert Wilders has canceled a planned radio debate after being informed that he was the target of a foiled attack aimed at Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever. The Netherlands is due to hold elections later this month. From bystander to player: What is Turkey's role in the Gaza peace plan? After staying on the sidelines for two years, Turkey is joining a multinational task force to oversee the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Its exact future role in Gaza, however, remains unclear.