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Ella Joyner

Ella Joyner

Deutsche Welle

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EU squares up to US with deregulation, clean tech push

Von der Leyen is recasting her landmark climate laws as a bid to shore up the economic future of Europe, slashing red tape and frustrating...

28.02.2025 10

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Ella Joyner

End of an era? Europe's shaky security strategy for Ukraine

Sidelined from talks on finding an end to the war in Ukraine, the European Union is scrambling to find a security strategy that is independent from an...

22.02.2025 10

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Ella Joyner

EU top diplomat: 'Sabotage is on the rise in Europe'

Despite dark and turbulent times, Kaja Kallas struck an optimistic note in an interview with DW's Alexandra von Nahmen. Not even Donald Trump's...

31.01.2025 10

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Ella Joyner

Gaza ceasefire: What role could the EU play after the war?

A still unconfirmed ceasefire has provided a moment of hope for Gaza. The EU is poised to funnel in aid and support, but it will also have to try to...

18.01.2025 30

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Calm before storm: EU feels out Ukraine plans before Trump

In their last summit before Donald Trump 2.0, EU leaders weighed up ways to support Kyiv in the potentially chaotic months ahead. Volodymyr...

21.12.2024 6

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Ella Joyner

EU Commission deal puts center-right in driver's seat

The path looks clear for the new top brass to take control of the EU executive branch in December. The deal that paved the way shows the strength...

22.11.2024 6

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Ella Joyner

In last stand, EU's Borrell takes aim at Israel

EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell wants the bloc to halt some dialogue with Israel. The proposal is almost certainly dead in the water,...

15.11.2024 6

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Ella Joyner

Europe reels from Trump win, German government collapse

Just as Europe needs leadership most, Germany’s governing coalition has imploded. Trump's election victory and uncertainty in Berlin spell a wild...

08.11.2024 6

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Ella Joyner

Moldova's EU referendum beset by alleged Russian meddling

Moldovans will choose whether their country's path to the EU remains clear when they head to the polls this weekend. Russia has allegedly tried to...

19.10.2024 8

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Ella Joyner

EU lawmakers urge Turkey to clear DW journalist Bulent Mumay

Veteran reporter Bulent Mumay refuses to live in fear, but a suspended jail sentence means he must watch his back. The EU Parliament condemned the...

10.10.2024 3

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Ella Joyner

How Europe's far right is changing EU asylum policy

The EU has been hardening its migration policy for years, but the ascendant fortunes of the far right have member states skittish about their...

28.09.2024 2

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Ella Joyner

Germany risks EU 'chain reaction' with new border checks

Berlin's plan to police travelers from even more neighboring states may fall within Schengen rules, but it could have repercussions for governments...

11.09.2024 2

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Ella Joyner

What next for France after Macron taps old hand Barnier?

The surprising appointment of a conservative prime minister bolsters the far right, analysts argue. France may be one step closer to government,...

06.09.2024 3

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Ella Joyner

EU states dash von der Leyen's gender-equal top team dream

The EU Commission chief has not yet abandoned her goal of maintaining a 50/50 gender split among the blocs most senior officials. But after most...

03.09.2024 5

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Ella Joyner

EU Parliament confirms Ursula von der Leyen in top position

The European Parliament gave its approval for Ursula von der Leyen to preside over the European Commission for another term. Her next steps in...

18.07.2024 1

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Ella Joyner