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Putin foe Navalny urges EU to be ready for Russian election

November 27, 2020 6:07 pm

Alexei Navalny described next September's election for Russia's lower house of parliament as "an absolutely crucial event." He said that while he and other opposition politicians expect some vote-rigging, what "is most important is the right to participate."

European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen

EU says first virus vaccinations possible by Christmas

November 25, 2020 5:52 pm

The European Commission has agreements with six potential vaccine suppliers and is working on a seventh contract. The deals allow it to purchase over 800 million doses, more than the population of the bloc, which stands at around 460 million people.

Ursula von der Leyen, EU commission chief

EU is willing to be 'creative' to get a Brexit trade deal

November 25, 2020 5:24 pm

EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said "genuine progress" had been made on several issues "with an outline of a final text", little more than a month before Britain's transition period as a former EU member runs out.

Opinion: What role will the EU play in foreign affairs?

November 21, 2020 4:19 pm

Will the EU seek to remain a close US ally or strive for greater independence? France's president and Germany's defense minister have offered rival narratives for the bloc's future.

Victor Orban, Mateusz Morawiecki, Hungary Prime Minister, Poland Prime Minister

Hungary, Poland hold EU hostage over budget

November 19, 2020 4:56 pm

At their virtual summit, EU leaders will debate the coronavirus pandemic and Hungary and Poland's attempts to blackmail the EU over a rule-of-law clause that does not suit them.

European Union silent on West Africa's political crises

November 12, 2020 4:40 pm

Many people in affected West African countries are dismayed at the EU's apparent passivity. "This indifference shows the international community doesn't want to get involved beyond a certain point," says Ramadan Diallo, a political scientist at the University of Sonfonia-Conakry in Guinea.