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EU calls assassination of Fakhrizadeh ‘a criminal act’
"On 27 November 2020 in Absard, Iran, an Iranian government official and several civilians were killed in a series of violent attacks. This is a criminal act and runs counter…
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A sea apart: UK dismisses EU Brexit fishing offer as ‘derisory’
A post-Brexit trade deal appeared to be a way off this weekend after the UK reportedly labelled the EU’s offer on fishing rights “derisory”. EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier is…
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UK, EU resume face-to-face trade talks with time running out
… ) — Teams from Britain and the European Union resumed face-to-face talks … the little time that remains. EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier returned … The U.K. left the…
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Brexit: EU’s Michel Barnier says ‘we are not far from take it or leave it moment’
The EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier said 'we are far from the take it or leave it moment' as he resumed make-or-break Brexit talks with Lord Frost today. Mr Barnier…
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European Parliament Calls for Urgent Sanctions on Turkey
European Parliament called for tough sanctions against Turkey on Nov. 26 Members of the European Parliament on Thursday voted in favor of a resolution calling on the European Council to…
Europe
Yves Mersch Interviewed by Le Monde
At the time, it was a leap into the unknown. The international financial markets were sceptical. And we didn’t know whether citizens would embrace the new currency. Today, I am…
Economy
Luis de Guindos Interviewed by Helsingin Sanomat
The fourth quarter of 2020 will be marked by the measures taken by euro area governments to deal with the new wave of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections that started after the…
Europe
Fair and effective taxation: Council adopts conclusions
EU member states want to ensure that EU tax policy remains fit for purpose and results in fair and effective taxation in the increasingly globalised and digitalised economy of the…
Europe
Turkey rejects European Parliament resolution on Turkish sanctions
Ankara considers the resolution of the European Parliament regarding Turkey and the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to be biased, said Turkish MFA spokesman Hami Aksoy. The European Parliament…
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European Parliament urges EU to impose sanctions on Turkey over Cyprus
The European Parliament has urged the EU to impose sanctions on Turkey after President Tayyip Erdogan this month paid a visit to the breakaway Turkish-held north of divided Cyprus. With…