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EU renews Russia sanctions, calls for unity against Trump

The EU renewed sanctions on Russia and called for unity to respond to Donald Trump's transactional approach. The US president's warning to Moscow to...

29.01.2025 10

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Anchal Vohra

EU renews Russia sanctions, calls for unity against Trump

The EU renewed sanctions on Russia and called for unity to respond to Donald Trump's transactional approach. The US president's warning to Moscow to...

29.01.2025 40

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Anchal Vohra

Allow Syrians to go back for short visits, EU activists say

While Ukrainian refugees in Europe can take short trips home without a change in protection status, Syrians can not. Activists say temporary visits...

09.01.2025 20

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NATO's 2025 challenges: Trump, Ukraine and defense spending

As NATO ushers in the new year, it faces an array of challenges. The alliance needs to decide how to strengthen its defenses against Russia,...

29.12.2024 20

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What's the farmers' beef over the Mercosur pact all about?

French farmers have resumed protests against the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement. But experts say the increase in controversial imports is modest...

18.12.2024 10

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Can EU engage a former al-Qaeda affiliate in Syria?

The EU welcomed Assad's ouster, but can it engage with the Islamist rebels? The bloc has called for an inclusive government, a peaceful transition...

13.12.2024 10

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EU clash between worker shortages, anti-immigrant politics

As aging populations exacerbate worker shortages, European countries are quietly luring skilled foreign workers — even as pressure from the far...

21.11.2024 5

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EU boosts energy aid to Ukraine ahead of harsh winter

The EU is helping Ukraine boost its energy capacity, but the bloc's officials are debating about how to ensure Russia won't strike critical...

31.10.2024 3

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Anchal Vohra

Does the EU have anyone who can talk to Donald Trump?

If Donald Trump wins the US election, the EU will need someone who can advocate for its interests. Trump preferred bilateral talks during his first...

26.10.2024 4

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NATO's Indo-Pacific policy riddled with challenges

Western allies are waking up to the threat on NATO's borders and the increased ties between Russia and China. But the security alliance's goal to...

28.09.2024 3

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EU's Africa fund 'spread too thinly' to reduce migration

Auditors say that the EU's five billion euro Africa fund was "spread too thinly," to address migration, that job creation was overstated and human...

25.09.2024 2

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EU divided over higher tariffs for Chinese EV imports

Despite "constructive talks" between the EU and China recently, the impasse over planned EU tariffs on China-made electric vehicles hasn't been...

24.09.2024 3

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Will Turkey's bid to join BRICS speed up EU accession?

Is Turkey's recent application for membership in the BRICS group a sign the country is moving away from the EU or a political move to put pressure...

15.09.2024 8

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How will the EU's new top diplomat approach Israel?

Kaja Kallas, the EU's next top diplomat, has yet to take a strong stance on Israel. Many expect her to defer to member states, but she'll attempt...

11.09.2024 3

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EU report calls for €800 billion investment boost

In a report on EU competitiveness, former ECB chief Mario Draghi proposes "radical change" to counter aggressive competition from China and the US....

09.09.2024 4

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Rights groups criticize EU plans to strengthen Frontex

As the EU moves to strengthen border agency Frontex and fight what it says is in part a Russia-orchestrated migrant crisis, activists fear the move...

06.09.2024 3

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Anchal Vohra

Rights groups criticize EU plans to strengthen Frontex

As the EU decides to strengthen Frontex and combat what it says is in part a Russia-orchestrated migrant crisis, activists fear the move could lead...

05.09.2024 3

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How the European Parliament is helping normalize far right

The political grouping led by Italy's Giorgia Meloni has secured high-profile positions on more than a dozen committees in the European Parliament....

18.08.2024 3

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Anchal Vohra

Europe's Green Deal: More money needed for carbon transition

For the EU to reach its climate goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2045, the 27-nation bloc will need to invest billions every year. But even that...

13.08.2024 4

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European Green Deal faces bumpy ride

For the EU to reach its climate goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2045, the 27-nation bloc will need to invest billions every year. But funding to...

12.08.2024 3

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Hungary calls on EU to mediate over Ukraine-Russia oil spat

As the EU struggles to keep Prime Minister Viktor Orban in line, Budapest has called on the bloc to mediate with Ukraine to restore Russian oil...

23.07.2024 1

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Ursula von der Leyen faces crucial EU vote on her future

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen faces a "tight" vote on Thursday as she seeks to serve a second term.

17.07.2024 1

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Is von der Leyen's EU majority stable enough for a 2nd term?

Ursula von der Leyen heads to a 'tight' vote on Thursday as she seeks to serve a second term as president of the European Commission.

17.07.2024 3

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What's Kaja Kallas' EU diplomacy priority?

Former Estonian PM Kaja Kallas is tipped to become the EU's top foreign policy diplomat, She's determined to drive the bloc's Russia policy — but...

16.07.2024 1

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What is Estonian PM Kaja Kallas's EU foreign policy vision?

The Estonian premier is determined to drive the EU's Russia policy, but does she lack vision on other key issues? How will she deal with China,...

15.07.2024 9

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Anchal Vohra