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In Nord Stream 2 fight, Ukraine gives EU taste of its own bureaucracy

Ukraine, which has been making reforms in the hopes of joining the EU, is now demanding the bloc lives up to prior commitments.


Putin’s chancellors

In the world of German energy politics, history really does repeat itself.

Africa wants to produce a coronavirus vaccine — and Big Pharma’s not happy

A proposed mRNA tech transfer hub would let multiple manufacturers learn how to produce vaccines.

Inside the Hungarian campaign to beat Viktor Orbán

Disparate alliance faces formidable obstacles to unseat veteran PM.

Thousands defy Orbán with festive Pride parade backing gay rights in Hungary

MEPs and embassies express support to community targeted by new legislation.

Europe’s floods: How a modern warning system was overwhelmed

Human error and systemic failings reveal how Europe must adapt for a new climate reality.

How AstraZeneca threw away its shot

AstraZeneca and the EU might have ruined Africa’s best chance out of the pandemic.

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UK rejects EU’s Northern Ireland ‘solutions’

European Commission re-floated previously proposed solutions on trade of medicines, guide dogs and animals between Britain and Northern Ireland.

Brussels won’t let Brexit ruin its summer holidays





How Germany’s big parties line up on climate, mobility policy


Germany’s chancellor race mired in floodwater



Why Merkel can’t stop apologizing



European Parliament seeks limelight with revamp

MEPs propose boosting time for debates on ‘controversial’ files over more technical subjects.

5 reasons money launderers won’t worry about EU crackdown





Global Britain struggles to engage business in trade talks

Industry groups say new system designed to consult them on trade negotiations is a mess.






German floods — Spyware scandal — Svetlana Tikhanovskaya


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