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Missions

The costs to the West – and the rest You need an active subscription to read this article

The costs to the West of war with Iran would pale compared to the costs to the developing world.

Today, 05:30 CET

EU plans to increase its presence in Syria You need an active subscription to read this article

Humanitarian experts could be sent within days, while several EU states have recalled ambassadors.

Today, 05:19 CET

Ashton appoints EU envoys to Libya, Haiti

Slovak, Spaniard given ambassadorial posts.

Monday, 6 February 2012

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Defence

Allow Sweden and Finland to patrol Baltic airspace You need an active subscription to read this article

Sweden and Finland may not be members of NATO, but the alliance should call on their help.

Thursday, 26 January 2012

EU foreign ministers agree oil embargo on Iran

Toughest measure yet in bid to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

Monday, 23 January 2012

Middle East envoy appointed

German diplomat to represent EU in peace talks between Israel and Palestine.

Monday, 23 January 2012

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Aid & development

Tunisia seeks greater EU support

Prime minister meets EU leaders and says his country urgently needs more help.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Striking the right balance on trade access You need an active subscription to read this article

A European Commission revision of trade privileges risks harming poor countries both inside and outside the EU.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Preparing the EU for the next disaster You need an active subscription to read this article

The EU has laid the ground for a better crisis-response system. It now needs political follow-through.

Thursday, 19 January 2012

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Enlargement

Serbia and Kosovo to resume talks next week You need an active subscription to read this article

Diplomats fear nationalist backlash in Serbia.

Today, 05:15 CET

Bridge builder You need an active subscription to read this article

The little-known banker who will lead Bosnia.

Today, 05:02 CET

Croatia 'struggling' to spend EU money

European Court of Auditors say that "significant difficulties" are hampering use of money by the EU's next member state.

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

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Neighbourhood

Transdniestria's new hope You need an active subscription to read this article

The man whose victory brings change to Transdniestria after two decades.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Kosovo's unacceptable amnesties You need an active subscription to read this article

Kosovo's amnesties masquerading as pardons are a symptom of Kosovo's problems and the failings of the international community.

Thursday, 26 January 2012

On the outside, looking in You need an active subscription to read this article

The benefits still outweigh the drawbacks of Norway's unique relationship with the European Union.
Stuck in the back seat
The Swiss position

Thursday, 26 January 2012

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Russia

Russian gas flow increases

Supply back to normal level for most member states, but problems remain in Germany, Italy and Romania.

Monday, 6 February 2012

EU hits out at Russia and China over Syria stance

UN resolution calls for an end to violence and "Syrian-led transition".

Sunday, 5 February 2012

Russian gas cuts hit eight member states

Decrease in supply sparks fears of another energy crisis.

Friday, 3 February 2012

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Africa

EU needs a southern Mediterranean strategy You need an active subscription to read this article

There is much to praise in the EU institutions' response to the Arab uprisings, but directionis still lacking.

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Greek diplomat named EU envoy for Horn of Africa

New role focuses on security and development in east Africa.

Thursday, 8 December 2011

Support for fisheries deal would damage EU credibility You need an active subscription to read this article

Extension of Morocco agreement must be rejected.

Thursday, 8 December 2011

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Americas

The decline of the West revisited

The West can no longer dictate the agenda, but its decline is not irreversible.

Monday, 6 February 2012

EU could benefit from US's Pacific focus You need an active subscription to read this article

Last year was a big year for US trade policy and 2012 could be more active still.

Thursday, 19 January 2012

Latin lessons for Europe You need an active subscription to read this article

Latin America's financial woes led to a ‘lost decade'. The situation in Europe today looks much worse.

Thursday, 19 January 2012

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Asia

Syria and Iran to dominate EU visits to China and India You need an active subscription to read this article

Talks to be held in Beijing and New Delhi.

Today, 05:12 CET

Humblest apologies You need an active subscription to read this article

Slovenia's ambassador to Japan says sorry.

Today, 04:07 CET

A complicated alliance You need an active subscription to read this article

India and the EU may share many values, but that does not mean the relationship between the two sides is close.

Thursday, 2 February 2012

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