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Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People

February 26, 2026

Spain plans to grant residency to about half a million migrants, aiming to boost the job market. +++ Deep in an Estonian forest, a community is helping criminals turn their lives around by offering them support and work.

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The image shows two people presented side by side in a split-screen composition. Both are shown in head-and-shoulders portraits and are looking directly at the camera.
On the left side of the image, a person with short hair is wearing a dark jacket over a light-colored top. The background is blurred and appears to be an outdoor setting with light gray and blue tones.
On the right side of the image, a person wearing glasses and a purple top is shown. The background is also blurred and depicts an indoor environment with green plants and light-colored furnishings.
The composition places the two individuals in direct contrast to one another. The left side has a cooler, more neutral appearance, while the right side feels somewhat warmer due to the indoor setting.

The image shows two people presented side by side in a split-screen composition. Both are shown in head-and-shoulders portraits and are looking directly at the camera.
On the left side of the image, a person with short hair is wearing a dark jacket over a light-colored top. The background is blurred and appears to be an outdoor setting with light gray and blue tones.
On the right side of the image, a person wearing glasses and a purple top is shown. The background is also blurred and depicts an indoor environment with green plants and light-colored furnishings.
The composition places the two individuals in direct contrast to one another. The left side has a cooler, more neutral appearance, while the right side feels somewhat warmer due to the indoor setting.

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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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