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Ukraine updates: EU foreign ministers hold meeting in Kyiv European Union foreign ministers are meeting in Kyiv for talks on the country's future membership. Earlier, Russia shelled the southern region of Kherson overnight, killing one person. DW has the latest. https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-october-2/live-66978039 © 2023 Deutsche Welle EU enlargement: The slow and rocky path to reform Rosie Birchard Countries from Ukraine to the Western Balkans are busy undertaking reforms to qualify for EU membership. But the bloc has to make its own internal changes before it can roll out the welcome mat. https://www.dw.com/en/eu-enlargement-the-slow-and-rocky-path-to-reform/a-66975546 © 2023 Deutsche Welle How European countries seek to deter asylum-seekers Matthias von Hein In view of the large number of asylum-seekers coming to Germany and the pressure authorities face caring for them, positions on migration policy are changing. Denmark's tough approach is seen as model — at first glance. https://www.dw.com/en/migration-how-european-countries-seek-to-deter-asylum-seekers/a-66961819 © 2023 Deutsche Welle Germany: Berlin's blunders impact Hesse regional election Sabine Kinkartz Contenders in Hesse's regional elections are focusing on national issues like migration and dwindling support for the federal government in Berlin. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-berlins-blunders-impact-hesse-regional-election/a-66961647 © 2023 Deutsche Welle Slovakia election: Strongman Robert Fico's return to power Tim Gosling Elections in Slovakia saw former Prime Minister Robert Fico secure the most votes. His victory threatens to turn the small Central European country away from Western partners. https://www.dw.com/en/slovakia-election-strongman-robert-ficos-return-to-power/a-66974208 © 2023 Deutsche Welle