The Euro 2012 begins this Friday in Warsaw. For the first time since the fall of communism two Eastern European countries will host the event: Poland and Ukraine, which has come under fire for human rights abuses. Commentators stress the historical dimensions of the competition and call for Europe to continue exerting pressure on Kiev even after it ends.
With articles from the following publications: Gazeta Wyborcza - Poland, Sydsvenskan - Sweden, Večer - Slovenia, NRC Handelsblad - Netherlands
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