Six things to take forward from this week’s Ukraine talks
22 Aug Foreign & Security Policy

Six things to take forward from this week’s Ukraine talks

‘NATO-like’ promises, Trump’s push for a Putin–Zelenskyy summit, and Europe’s show of unity — a week of hasty talks has set the stage for Ukraine’s next chapter.
by Eloise Hardy
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EU–Israel relations strained as Frederiksen singles out Netanyahu
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30 Mar 20
Issue 512 | 30 March 2020
This issue we focus on the Coronavirus pandemic – the unprecedented crisis sweeping across the world, of which Europe is now the epicentre: We feature MEP commentary on COVID-19 from Andrea Cozzolino (IT, S&D), Romeo Franz (DE, Greens/EFA) and Victor Negrescu (RO, S&D).
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30 Mar 20
Why the EU should rethink its push for a digital research and education “lighthouse”
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26 Mar 20
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25 Mar 20
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24 Mar 20
Higher ambition
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24 Mar 20
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24 Mar 20
Remote working: The new normal
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24 Mar 20
Securing against shortages
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A European solution to Cancer
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23 Mar 20
Exceptional times require decisive action, says EESC chief
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An uncertain future for Conference on Future of Europe
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A racism emergency
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