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Pragmatic operation of Brexit protocol could aid restoration of trust
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Failure to ratify could delay disbursement of billions of euros across the bloc
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Berlin recognises that more uniform rules are required as infection numbers surge
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PM seeks to repair previous government’s errors that led to elderly missing out on jabs
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Italy PM’s accusation comes after ‘humiliation’ of von der Leyen on visit to Ankara
Move to replace Ena aims to boost reformist credentials ahead of elections
Policymakers at March meeting also pointed out positive effect of US stimulus on growth prospects
Dispute over protocol prompts charges of sexism at meeting in Ankara
Berlin warns move to scrap exemptions for Western Balkans could cause ‘reputational damage’ to EU
US proposal to break deadlock should be embraced by Europe
Any action taken by the west to combat use of forced labour is riddled with complexity
Australia and Belgium also issue new age restrictions, in policy shifts that could complicate countries’ efforts to step up vaccination programmes
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‘In late January, Macron’s scientific advisers recommended another lockdown. But he didn’t dare upset people’
The US president’s expansive economic strategy stands in stark contrast to the EU’s defensive incrementalism
Country’s de facto leader says junior partner risks bringing down government by opposing ratification
Ankara takes action over China embassy tweet that targeted Turkish politicians critical of Beijing
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