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Moscow Won a ‘Reliable Partner’ in Europe Thanks to German Reunification, Retired Diplomat Suggests

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On Saturday, Germans marked the thirtieth anniversary of East Germany’s incorporation into the Federal Republic. On the occasion, the eastern German town of Dessau unveiled a monument to former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev for his personal contribution to German unity. … Read More >Moscow Won a ‘Reliable Partner’ in Europe Thanks to German Reunification, Retired Diplomat Suggests

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Macron is right, Europe must come out of America’s shadow and reject the bipolar, Cold War era world view pedalled by Washington

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The French president is showing signs that he’s willing to follow the path first forged by General De Gaulle, who kicked US forces out of France and pulled the country out of NATO to preserve sovereignty and independence. … Read More >Macron is right, Europe must come out of America’s shadow and reject the bipolar, Cold War era world view pedalled by Washington

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EU agrees on ‘immediate’ sanctions against 40 Belarusian officials, but President Lukashenko escapes censure… for now at least

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Despite opposition from Cyprus, the 27 EU members have agreed to immediately blacklist some 40 officials from Belarus – but not President Alexander Lukashenko – over what the bloc says were rigged presidential elections in August. … Read More >EU agrees on ‘immediate’ sanctions against 40 Belarusian officials, but President Lukashenko escapes censure… for now at least

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Constantly referring to sanctions is ‘not constructive’: Ankara slams EU summit’s decisions on Eastern Mediterranean

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The Turkish Foreign Ministry criticized EU leaders on Friday for their continued references to possible sanctions against Ankara, as the conflict in the Eastern Mediterranean simmers on. … Read More >Constantly referring to sanctions is ‘not constructive’: Ankara slams EU summit’s decisions on Eastern Mediterranean

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‘The deadline lapsed yesterday’: EU launches legal action against UK over ‘problematic’ Brexit bill

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The EU has activated a legal process against the UK after it failed to amend its controversial ‘Internal Market Bill’ which Brussels considers inconsistent with the previously agreed Brexit withdrawal agreement. … Read More >‘The deadline lapsed yesterday’: EU launches legal action against UK over ‘problematic’ Brexit bill

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EU will negotiate divorce with Britain ‘until bitter end,’ bloc’s parliament president says

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The EU will negotiate with the UK “until the bitter end,” the head of the bloc’s parliament David Sassoli has said. The talks have been in turmoil since London introduced new legislation that would breach the withdrawal agreement. … Read More >EU will negotiate divorce with Britain ‘until bitter end,’ bloc’s parliament president says