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Debate: Ceasefire in Idlib: who won?

Fri, 06/03/2020 - 12:16
During their meeting in Moscow on Thursday Russia's President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan agreed on a ceasefire for the embattled Syrian province of Idlib. The fighting continued until shortly before midnight but since then there has been "relative calm", according to news agency AFP. Some observers say Moscow has the upper hand, while for others Ankara has emerged as the winner.
Categories: European Union

Debate: How coronavirus is changing our lives

Fri, 06/03/2020 - 12:16
According to the WHO coronavirus has now spread to more than 87 countries and around 98,000 cases have been registered worldwide. Infection numbers are rising daily in Europe, where more than 150 people have died of the virus, most of them in Italy. Europe's press wonders how the epidemic will alter our societies and our future.
Categories: European Union

Debate: Russia's new constitution: what is the real goal?

Fri, 06/03/2020 - 12:16
On 22 April the Russian people are to approve a host of amendments to the country's constitution in a referendum not provided for in the electoral law. The changes were brought before the Duma by Russian President Vladimir Putin and include reforms of the state structure and various references to Russian fundamental values. Journalists explain that these references are not what really counts here.
Categories: European Union

Debate: EU and UK: what comes after the farewells?

Fri, 31/01/2020 - 12:05
As of February 1, Britain will officially no longer be a member of the EU. This also means that the United Kingdom ceases to have any say in Brussels. During the transition period which lasts until the end of 2020, much will remain the same as regards border traffic and trade. European media discuss what stance the EU should adopt vis-à-vis Britain and which party will suffer most in the aftermath.
Categories: European Union

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