AUKUS submarine fallout rumbles on as EU backs France
21 Sep International & Trade

AUKUS submarine fallout rumbles on as EU backs France

Canberra, London and Washington heavily criticised for what’s been described as the three nations’ ‘cack-handed approach’ to negotiating new alliance
by Andreas Rogal
A European standard model
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A European standard model
Germany enters last week of election campaign
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Germany enters last week of election campaign
IPI: Europe’s new rules to level the playing field in the geopolitical trade game
08 Sep International & Trade
IPI: Europe’s new rules to level the playing field in the geopolitical trade game
Former MEP Kaja Kallas to become Estonia’s first female prime minister
25 Jan International & Trade
Former MEP Kaja Kallas to become Estonia’s first female prime minister
Kallas, who leads the centre-right Reform Party, will become the country’s premier after forming a coalition government with the centre-left Centre Party.
Navalny arrest an early test for Biden
22 Jan International & Trade
Navalny arrest an early test for Biden
The Biden Presidency will reaffirm the importance of American leadership in Europe, but will this result in effective, united action against Russia?
UK in diplomatic spat with EU over ambassador rights
22 Jan International & Trade
UK in diplomatic spat with EU over ambassador rights
The UK has been accused of “childish petulance” after it refused to grant the EU’s ambassador to Britain full diplomatic privileges.
MEPs greet Joe Biden presidency as beginning of 'new era' for transatlantic relations
21 Jan International & Trade
MEPs greet Joe Biden presidency as beginning of 'new era' for transatlantic relations
European Parliament welcomes host of US executive orders, including rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organization.
European Commission president joins senior MEPs in greeting the start of Biden Presidency
20 Jan International & Trade
European Commission president joins senior MEPs in greeting the start of Biden Presidency
New EU-US relationship needed to address global challenges, says Ursula von der Leyen.
Those who knew its value will mourn the passing of free movement, argues Roger Casale
20 Jan International & Trade
Those who knew its value will mourn the passing of free movement, argues Roger Casale
Unfortunately, many in the UK are only now starting to realise what they have lost.
Europe’s Policy on Huawei should be based on facts, argues Dick Roche Thought Leader
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Europe’s Policy on Huawei should be based on facts, argues Dick Roche
Huawei has been used by the discredited Trump administration as a pawn in a geopolitical game, says former Irish Minister.
Biden presidency an opportunity to strengthen EU’s ‘transatlantic bond’ with US
19 Jan International & Trade
Biden presidency an opportunity to strengthen EU’s ‘transatlantic bond’ with US
MEPs set to hold debate on EU-US relationship on inauguration day, Wednesday 20 January.
Brexit: A painful parting tinged with the hope of reconciliation
18 Jan International & Trade
Brexit: A painful parting tinged with the hope of reconciliation
The Brexit deal represents a victory for poisonous nationalistic populism, but once the emptiness of the Global Britain agenda becomes apparent it will create a new opportunity to make a pro-European case, writes Roger Liddle.
Brexit deal has ‘ability to evolve’ in coming years, says former UK government minister
18 Jan International & Trade
Brexit deal has ‘ability to evolve’ in coming years, says former UK government minister
David Lidington, the UK’s Europe minister from 2010 to 2016, said the agreement reached between the two sides on Christmas Eve is “a lot better than a No Deal and a crash out of the EU.”
EU leaders and MEPs condemn Alexei Navalny arrest in Russia
18 Jan International & Trade
EU leaders and MEPs condemn Alexei Navalny arrest in Russia
The Russian opposition leader, who survived a Novichok poisoning attempt in August, was detained by Russian authorities on his return to Russia on Sunday.
Donald Trump impeached for a second time
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Donald Trump impeached for a second time
Trump has been impeached for inciting the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol, making him the only president in US history who has been impeached twice.
A new Saudi Arabia beckons European tourists and investors. Could these changes bring Brussels and Riyadh closer? PM+
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Could the Arab nation’s vision of transforming into a tourist hub by 2030 bring the Kingdom closer to Europe? Muddassar Ahmed reports.
MEPs ‘regret’ being unable to scrutinise Brexit deal before it came into force
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MEPs ‘regret’ being unable to scrutinise Brexit deal before it came into force
Monday’s debate by members of Parliament’s trade committee was the first time MEPs have discussed the EU-UK trade and partnership agreement since its announcement on Christmas Eve.
MEPs call on EU to provide ‘lifeboat policy’ for persecuted Hong Kong dissidents
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MEPs call on EU to provide ‘lifeboat policy’ for persecuted Hong Kong dissidents
Demand follows arrest of prominent pro-democracy advocates by China.
MEPs shocked by violent events in Washington DC; congratulate Joe Biden on confirmation of election victory
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MEPs shocked by violent events in Washington DC; congratulate Joe Biden on confirmation of election victory
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EU reacts to pro-trump mob’s storming of US Capitol
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EU reacts to pro-trump mob’s storming of US Capitol
MEPs lay blame for violent overnight scenes in Washington at President Donald Trump’s feet.
The EU is walking back from anti-palm oil bigotry PM+
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The EU is walking back from anti-palm oil bigotry
At the EU-ASEAN summit on 1 December 2020, a remarkable thing happened. The European Union agreed to a new conciliatory approach to palm oil, writes Robert Hii.
The importance of a strong and multilateral-focussed United States
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Joe Biden’s biggest challenge will be to re-establish a multilateral dynamic that keeps Russia in check, argues former US ambassador Cameron Munter.
EU outlines adjustment fund for sectors potentially impacted by Brexit
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EU outlines adjustment fund for sectors potentially impacted by Brexit
Reserve will have an overall budget of €5bn and support businesses and workers worst affected by the UK leaving the EU.
EU Member States and European Parliament provisionally approve Brexit deal
30 Dec International & Trade
EU Member States and European Parliament provisionally approve Brexit deal
New agreement was given green light at separate meetings of EU ambassadors and group leaders of the European parliament earlier this week.
Boosting the EU's economy through aligning R&I policies Thought Leader
30 Dec International & Trade
Boosting the EU's economy through aligning R&I policies
Aligning R&I policies can boost Europe’s economy, explains Huawei's Dave Harmon.
European Parliament President hails Brexit deal, says assembly will now ‘scrutinise in detail’
24 Dec International & Trade
European Parliament President hails Brexit deal, says assembly will now ‘scrutinise in detail’
On Thursday evening, David Sassoli said, “The Parliament thanks and congratulates the EU and UK negotiators for their intense efforts to reach, albeit at the last minute, this historic agreement.”
White smoke at last as EU and UK announce Brexit deal
24 Dec International & Trade
White smoke at last as EU and UK announce Brexit deal
After months of tortuous wrangling, the two sides finally reached agreement on a trade deal on Christmas Eve, just days before the end of the transition period.