Poland says Germany wants to turn EU into ‘Fourth Reich’
The head of Poland’s ruling party Jarosław said on Friday (24 December) that Germany was trying to turn the European Union into a federal “German Fourth Reich”.
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December 23, 2021 Juncker: EU should speak to Russia
In an exclusive interview he gave to ‘Groupe d’études géopolitiques’, former Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker advocated for the EU to directly engage with Russia, instead of simply relying on Russia-US relations to solve the continent’s security threats.
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POLITICS
December 21, 2021 Liz Truss to hold Brexit talks with EU over NI protocol
The UK’s newly appointed chief post-Brexit negotiator, Liz Truss, said she would speak to her EU counterpart, Maroš Šefčovič, on Tuesday amid renewed calls to rip up the controversial Northern Ireland protocol.
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EUROPE
December 19, 2021 EU to review its African military missions following Wagner link
The EU will conduct strategic reviews in early 2022 into its military and civilian missions in Africa, following reports that EU instructors might have provided training to local forces in the Central African Republic controlled by the Russian mercenary group, Wagner.
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EUROPE
December 18, 2021 EU energy talks dissolve over carbon, green finance fights
Talks between European Union country leaders on energy policy ended with no agreement on Thursday (16 December), as states squabbled over how to respond to record-high carbon prices and upcoming green investment rules.
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EUROPE
December 14, 2021 EU explores Russia options, adopts sanctions against Wagner group
EU foreign ministers on Monday (13 December) discussed options for a possible new round of economic sanctions against Russia, in coordination with the United States and Britain, ahead of two crucial summits in Brussels this week.
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EUROPE
December 13, 2021 EU warned against watering down climate ambition in buildings law
There are growing concerns that the European Commission is considering to water down a key piece of legislation that would drive emissions reductions in buildings ahead of its publication this week.
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WORLD
December 12, 2021 North Sea fishing limits agreed with Norway and EU as UK focus turns to access
The UK has come to an agreement with Norway and the European Union over how to divide up fish stocks in the North Sea next year.
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EUROPE
December 12, 2021 EU moves closer to guaranteeing NI medicine supplies
The EU is ready to table new legislation to guarantee the continued supply of medicines to Northern Ireland, after the latest round of talks between the UK and EU brought ‘progress’ but no agreement, according to negotiators.
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ECONOMY
December 10, 2021 UK trade has shrunk since Brexit while EU thrives – data
Since Brexit manifested early this year, the Government has attempted to reforge the many trade deals it held as an EU member. Liz Truss has helped establish several since January 1, setting off ambitious targets to cover 80 percent of UK trade with free trade agreements by 2022. But data from the Bank of England shows that, despite her efforts, the […]
