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EU drops rule-of-law proceedings against Poland
Recent action plans and pledges by Donald Tusk mean that there is no longer a "clear risk" to the rule of law according to the EU Commission — although all these reform efforts are still subject to Poland's presidential veto. Still, the decision carries important symbolic value, say observers. Read on »
EU half-boycotts Putin's inauguration
A mixed bag of EU diplomats will attend Russian president Vladimir Putin's inauguration ceremony in Moscow on Tuesday, after flip-flopping on how to handle the Kremlin's invitation.Read on »
Von der Leyen uses Paris visit to warn China on Ukraine and market subsidies
The European Commission has issued warnings to China over both the Ukraine war and Beijing's market-distorting trade policies, during a state visit to France by its premier Xi Jinping.Read on »
Putin orders tactical nuclear weapons drills
The Russian ministry of defence announced that president Vladimir Putin ordered tactical nuclear weapons drills. Read on »
Georgia's EU future at stake as police crackdown on 'foreign agent' protestsFEATURE
In Tbilisi, democracy activists protest against the contentious 'foreign agents' draft bill, symbolising a struggle for Georgian EU future. As tensions mount, they stand firm, determined to defend their rights against escalating threats. Read on »
The slow-mo absorption of Belarus into RussiaOPINION
As most of the globe continues to focus on Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war, another development is afoot. The Russian Federation is slowly forcing Belarus into a union state.Read on »
China’s Xi visit, Europe Day and election mood in focus This WEEK
Chinese president Xi Jinping will visit this week France, Serbia, and Hungary — five years after his last Europe trip. And a few weeks ahead the European elections, citizens across the 27-nation bloc will celebrate Europe Day on Thursday. Read on »
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