European Union

EU and South America’s Mercosur bloc announce ‘win-win’ free trade deal
Agreement reached after more than 20 years of negotiations still faces backlash from some EU countries, such as France.
Published On 6 Dec 2024
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French government falls: What’s next for Macron, Le Pen, France?
French legislators from both sides of the political spectrum voted to remove Barnier from power.
Published On 5 Dec 2024
Ukraine sanctions Georgian leaders over crackdown on pro-EU protests
President Zelenskyy targets the prime minister and other Georgian Dream figures for ‘handing the country over to Putin’.
Published On 5 Dec 2024
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Georgia protests: What’s behind them and what’s next?
Demonstrations broke out after PM Irakli Kobakhidze postponed EU membership talks until 2028.
Published On 3 Dec 2024

Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government is likely to collapse with parties from right and left rallying against it.

Protesters in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi aimed fireworks at police on the fourth straight night of demonstrations.

Demonstrations spread across the country over ruling party’s path away from EU membership, shift towards Russia.

Pro-EU critic of ruling Georgian Dream party says she won’t leave office next month as parliament elected fraudulently.

Riot police deploy in force as thousands gather outside parliament building in Georgia’s capital, Tblisi.

PM announces suspension after the European Parliament adopted a resolution rejecting the results of Georgia’s election.

Six children died in the disaster, while the police found 36 survivors alive on Samos and three people were rescued.

Social Democrat Marcel Ciolacu and centre-right Elena Lasconi headed for December 8 run-off, exit poll suggests.

The protests come two days before the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Many refugees who end up on the Greek island are traumatised by water. A swimming programme helps them embrace the sea.

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