Feb 03 EU envoy in Serbia-Kosovo talks optimistic of progress By Ivana Bzganovic, Associated Press Both Serbia and Kosovo have been told they must find common ground in order to move forward in their bids to join the 27-nation EU. Continue reading
Jan 11 Kremlin not optimistic on Russia-U.S. talks over Ukraine By Dasha Litvinova, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press The Kremlin says the security talks with the U.S. over tensions in Ukraine have given little reason for optimism, adding that Russia would wait for the outcome of other meetings this week before deciding whether it's worth to continue negotiations. Continue reading
Jan 10 No signs of progress during Russia-U.S. talks over Ukraine tensions By Jamey Keaten, Konstantin Manenkov, Associated Press The United States and Russia locked horns over Ukraine and other security issues Monday with no sign of progress from either side at highly anticipated strategic talks. Continue reading
Jan 05 European Union wants place at table to discuss Ukraine, Russia crisis By Raf Casert, Associated Press The European Union’s foreign policy chief is insisting that the 27-nation bloc must have a bigger role to play alongside Washington and Moscow to defuse the West’s standoff with Russia over Ukraine. Continue reading
Dec 15 Omicron expected be dominant variant in EU by mid-January By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is well prepared to fight omicron with 66.6 percent of its population fully vaccinated. Continue reading
Dec 09 EU plans to improve conditions for gig economy workers by classifying them as employees By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press Under the rules, which still need approval, a platform that meets at least two criteria will be deemed an "employer" and people working for that company will be reclassified as "workers" with the right to a minimum wage, paid vacation,… Continue reading
Nov 29 Iran nuclear deal talks resume, EU chair feels ‘positive’ By Kiyoko Metzler, Associated Press Hopes of quick progress were muted after a hard-line new government in Tehran led to a more than five-month hiatus in negotiations. Continue reading
Nov 25 EU to limit political ads, ban use of certain personal info By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The European Union has drawn up plans to help people better understand when they are seeing political ads online and who is responsible for them. Continue reading
Nov 25 EU warns differing virus measures put free travel at risk By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The European Union is warning members that they risk undermining the 27-nation bloc’s COVID-19 travel and access certificate system with new uncoordinated restrictions some are introducing to try to thwart a surge in cases. Continue reading
Nov 15 EU expands sanctions against Belarus to include airlines amid mounting tensions By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The European Union is expanding sanctions against Belarus to include airlines, travel agents and individuals accused of helping to lure migrants to Europe as part of a "hybrid attack" against the bloc by President Alexander Lukashenko. Continue reading