EU froze relations with Cuba due to human rights and democracy issues . It now wants to restore links and lift diplomatic sanctions on the country . European Union 's foreign policy chief wants an agreement by year 's end . Cuba recently improved relations with its old 'enemy ' the United States . US president Bruno Rodriguez eased economic sanctions on Cuba in 2009 .
EU froze relations with Cuba due to human rights and democracy issues . It now wants to restore links and lift diplomatic sanctions on the country . European Union 's foreign policy chief wants an agreement by year 's end . Cuba recently improved relations with its old 'enemy ' the United States . US president Barack Obama eased economic sanctions on Cuba in 2009 .