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Tuesday, 23 February, 2021

European economy
Greece presses EU to ‘move more quickly’ on vaccine passports
Idea that could allow foreign travel to resume will be debated at this week’s EU summit
Monday, 22 February, 2021

Russian politics
EU pushes ahead with new Russia sanctions
Action over Navalny falls short of demands from Moscow’s toughest critics but is welcomed by US
Monday, 22 February, 2021

Iran nuclear deal
Iran inspection deal opens window for nuclear talks with US
Last-minute compromise leaves room for face-to-face discussions over revival of treaty
Monday, 22 February, 2021

Brussels Briefing
EU attempts to move beyond foreign policy sorrows Premium
Packed ministerial agenda criss-crosses globe and includes first chat with US secretary of state
Friday, 19 February, 2021

Data protection
EU warns it will do regular checks on UK data handling
Brussels gives green light to information flows from the EU to Britain
Friday, 19 February, 2021

Covid-19 vaccines
G7 leaders vow to boost vaccine supplies to developing world
Rich nations increase Covax pledges but US less certain on when to share ‘surplus’ doses
Wednesday, 17 February, 2021

Covid-19 vaccines
EU announces fresh vaccine deal with Moderna
Brussels to almost triple its orders in response to new coronavirus variants
Tuesday, 16 February, 2021

Covid-19 vaccines
EU prepares research funding boost as it confronts virus variants
Ursula von der Leyen to set out new vaccine strategy following criticism over rollout
Tuesday, 16 February, 2021

Brussels Briefing
Brussels seeks to step up response to menace of Covid variants Premium
Commission working on proposals to encourage genetic sequencing and vaccine production
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Tuesday, 16 February, 2021

5G networks
Ericsson chief slams Europe’s ‘non-functioning’ telecoms market
Swedish telecoms equipment maker is worried the continent is falling far behind China and US in 5G rollout
Monday, 15 February, 2021

Brexit
Brussels to allow data to continue to flow to UK
Ruling means police can continue to co-operate and businesses transfer information
Sunday, 14 February, 2021

Brexit
London and Brussels plan hotline over Northern Ireland problems
Top EU official admits tension shows need for ‘day-to-day care’ of post-Brexit ties
Friday, 12 February, 2021

Covid-19 vaccines
Can Covax deliver the vaccines much of the world needs?
The WHO-backed programme aims to provide 2bn doses in 2021 but deliveries are yet to start
Wednesday, 10 February, 2021

Covid-19 vaccines
Von der Leyen acknowledges errors in EU Covid vaccines strategy
But European Commission president calls on bloc to stick with current approach
Wednesday, 10 February, 2021

News in-depthEuropean Union
Russia’s spat with EU puts relations into deep-freeze
Kremlin stance is blow to European countries which favour outreach to Moscow
Monday, 8 February, 2021

Brussels Briefing
Borrell’s Moscow mishaps underline EU foreign policy discord Premium
Troubled Russia trip highlights headache for European leaders as they prepare to discuss relations with Kremlin
Friday, 5 February, 2021

News in-depthCovid-19 vaccines
EU circles wagons against criticism of Covid vaccine rollout
Member states rally behind commission president Ursula von der Leyen after torrid week
Friday, 5 February, 2021

News in-depthCovid-19 vaccines
How AstraZeneca’s vaccine was hit by flawed trials, defects and politics — but might still save the world
Vaccine maker under pressure over clinical trial data and manufacturing problems
Thursday, 4 February, 2021

Middle Eastern politics & society
Iranian diplomat sentenced in Belgium over failed bomb plot
Case has stoked tensions between EU and Tehran even as they scramble to save nuclear deal
Thursday, 4 February, 2021

Brexit
Brussels pushes back on UK bid to rewrite Northern Ireland protocol
European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic says Britain should commit to what it agreed in Brexit treaty
Wednesday, 3 February, 2021

Brexit
Johnson threatens to use emergency powers to avoid barrier in Irish Sea
Warning to Brussels over post-Brexit rules for Northern Ireland but UK and EU agree to seek solution
Tuesday, 2 February, 2021

Brexit
Gove urges Brussels to take action as Northern Ireland tensions rise
Trade checks at Irish border suspended after ‘sinister behaviour’ in areas dominated by pro-British unionists
Monday, 1 February, 2021

Covid-19 vaccines
EU vaccines blame game intensifies
Trade commissioner Dombrovskis defends role in export restrictions bungle
Monday, 1 February, 2021

Myanmar
Myanmar military launches coup against Aung San Suu Kyi
Army arrests civilian government as US warns it will ‘take action’ against those responsible
Sunday, 31 January, 2021

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Commission president’s move to block jab exports angered neighbours and forced U-turn