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The Central African Republic (CAR) goes to polls for presidential - parliamentary elections on 27 December, against a backdrop of...

Josep Borrell Fontelles at the African Union Commission’s Peace and Security Building in Addis Ababa.

Borrell worries about Ethiopia Tigray conflict as ethnic tensions flare

222 people have been killed following an attack in Ethiopia Tigray conflict, a Red Cross volunteer has said. High Representative...

Coronavirus is a chance to reshape how we travel

As the world slowly emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, many people’s thoughts have turned to holidays and tourism. How many...

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Vaccination in Europe – A European success story

The development and distribution of an effective vaccination against COVID-19 represents a lasting response to the pandemic. It is at...

€5 billion Brexit Adjustment Reserve for businesses and employment

The €5 billion Brexit Adjustment Reserve will offer funds to countries and sectors worst-hit by the effect of the United...

Brexit helpline for citizens – Europe Direct Contact Centre – EDCC

The Europe Direct Contact Centre (EDCC) - the EU's single phone number for citizens – will remain to answer Brexit-related...

China’s Economic Recovery picks up but risks remain

Following a sharp decline in the first quarter of 2020, economic activity and recovery in China has normalized faster than...

2020 closes hottest decade on record. Planet-warming trend continues

As 2020 draws to a close, it leaves in its wake the planet warmest decade on record and one of...

Top Ten Technologies that will change International Trade

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital technologies and services and they will definitely change International Trade. All...

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EU-UK Trade Deal: EU protection, fair competition and common future

After intensive negotiations, European Commission has reached an agreement, a good trade deal with the United Kingdom leaving Brexit behind....

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Fair, balanced deal reached with UK. EC President announced Brexit Deal

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a Brexit Deal with the UK and that was "worth fighting for"....

Fruits and vegetables crucial for healthy lives #IYFV2021

The International Year of Fruits and Vegetables #IYFV2021 raise awareness on the important role of fruits and vegetables in human...

New COVID-19 UK strain outbreak under the microscope

New COVID-19 UK strain have led to travel bans over increased transmissibility. Experts try to understand the new COVID-19 variants....

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EU extends migration deal with Turkey – humanitarian support for refugees

EU has extended until 2022 two humanitarian programmes in Turkey to host 4 million refugees. 70% of them are children...

Paschal Donohoe Eurogroup President and Finance Minister of Ireland

2020 was a remarkable year for economic decisions we will never forget!

Eurogroup President in his 2020 Year in Review highlights significant developments in the field of EU economics and the response...

World could lose coral reefs by end of century

Every one of the world’s coral reefs could bleach by the end of the century, unless there are drastic reductions...

Iran nuclear deal: Heated rhetoric and the heightened risk of miscalculation

Although the landmark Iran nuclear deal could improve regional stability if fully implemented, increased tensions have highlighted the risks posed...

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COVID-19 hits trade in Asia – Pacific but impact ‘less bad’ than elsewhere