Commentary The answer might be yes—and no. The European Parliament’s May 20 resolution freezing any consideration of a long-awaited Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) with China, along with advocacy of a strengthened European Union screening regulations on foreign investment and increased cooperation with the United States on a Transatlantic Dialogue on China, certainly seemed to…
Minutes to Touchdown: The Moment a Belarusian Dissident Knew His Time Was Up
VILNIUS—Ryanair Flight 4978 had already begun its descent into the Lithuanian capital when the pilot announced that the plane would be suddenly diverting to Minsk, capital of neighboring Belarus. There was no explanation. But one of the passengers aboard the Boeing 737 reacted immediately, standing up from his seat, reaching into the overhead locker, pulling…
EU, US Agree To Temporarily Suspend Tariffs in Steel Dispute
BRUSSELS—The European Union and the United States have decided to temporarily suspend measures at the heart of a steel tariff dispute that is seen as one of the major trade issues dividing the two sides. With the decision, “we are walking the talk in our efforts to reboot the trans-Atlantic relationship,” said EU trade chief…
EU Says US Stand on Patent Virus Waiver Is No ‘Magic Bullet’
May 8, 2021
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PORTO, Portugal—European Union leaders cranked up their criticism of the U.S. call to waive COVID-19 vaccine patents Saturday, arguing the move would bring no short or midterm relief. They instead urged Washington to lift export restrictions if it wants to have a global impact on the pandemic. “We don’t think, in the short term, that…
EU Warns UK Against Breaching Post-Brexit Pact in Jersey Fishing Row With France
The European Union said on Thursday that the UK has not respected the post-Brexit trade agreement when it imposed “additional conditions” on French fishing boats in the English Channel. The latest fishing dispute was triggered when the local government of Jersey said French boats would be required to obtain licenses to carry on fishing in…
European Union Sues AstraZeneca Over COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Shortfall
The European Union is suing pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca for COVID-19 vaccine delivery shortfalls, marking an escalation in a dispute that has simmered for some time. EU spokesperson Stefan De Keersmaecker told The Epoch Times in an emailed statement that the lawsuit was filed in a Brussels court on April 23 “due to the continuous breach of…
European Union to Lift Travel Ban for Vaccinated Americans: EU Official
April 26, 2021
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A top European official said Sunday that American travelers who are fully vaccinated against the CCP virus will likely be allowed to travel to the European Union this summer, with the caveat that a final decision on resumption of travel will depend on the status of the outbreak. “Americans, as far as I can see,…
European Union to Lift Travel Ban on Vaccinated Americans: EU Official
April 26, 2021
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A top European official said Sunday that American travelers who are fully vaccinated against the CCP virus will likely be allowed to travel to the European Union this summer, with the caveat that a final decision on resumption of travel will depend on the status of the outbreak. “Americans, as far as I can see,…
UK, Australia Agree on ‘Vast Majority’ of Free Trade Agreement
The UK and Australia have reached a consensus on the “vast majority” of the elements of a comprehensive free trade agreement, the Department for International Trade said on Friday. “Both countries are confident that the remaining issues will be resolved, and will now enter a sprint to agree the outstanding details with the aim of…
EU Regulator Finds ‘Possible Link’ Between J&J Vaccine and Blood Clots
April 20, 2021
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The European Union’s medicines regulator said on Tuesday that there is a “possible link” between Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine and blood clots, but said its “overall benefit-risk remains positive.” At a meeting on Tuesday, the safety committee of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) concluded that a warning about unusual blood clots should be added…
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