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Beyond the Brexit sound and fury, a legal quagmire awaits
The EU is about to trigger a lengthy legal process to bring Britain back in line with the Brexit deals.
Biden: US to build silos on Poland border to export Ukrainian grain
Ukraine says Russia ‘more resilient’ to sanctions than expected
Boris Johnson picks (another) big Brexit fight
US urges UK to keep talking to EU in ‘good faith’ amid Brexit row
UK vows to ‘remove’ EU court from Northern Ireland Brexit protocol
Europe Minister Beaune among top officials at risk in French parliamentary election
5 things to watch for in the latest Northern Ireland Brexit bust-up
Boris Johnson’s government is set to present a bill Monday allowing it to waive controversial post-Brexit rules on trade.
Globalization’s gut check: World Trade Organization gathering offers a test of free trade system
If the global organization can’t reach a consensus on some of the low-hanging fruit on its agenda, there is little hope it can help tackle the world’s biggest challenges.
Ukraine war derails French plan for fairer food trade
A push to impose stricter food standards on non-EU countries fizzles out.
Zelenskyy calls on UN food body to kick out Russia
Ukraine president says Moscow ‘working’ toward starving millions by blockading the Black Sea.
Boris Johnson’s new Brexit gamble
A wounded prime minister retreats to his comfort zone.
Black Sea bullshit: Kyiv battles Russia’s lies on the food crisis
Moscow has a parallel version of events in which Ukraine is responsible for the closure of the port of Odesa.
WTO boss warns against economic cold war
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala tells POLITICO now is not the time to back out of global trade.
The ‘limpet’: Why Boris Johnson believes he can cling on
Johnson has carried his never-say-die attitude to sporting adversity into his political career.
At UN, EU’s Michel blames Russia for food crisis
In speech to Security Council, European Council president refutes Kremlin claims about Western sanctions.
UK faces watchdog inquiry over EU citizens’ paperwork failings
Home Office faces inquiry into delays to issue vital paperwork for EU nationals living in Britain.
EU sanctions Putin’s alleged girlfriend Alina Kabaeva
Measure is part of latest package aimed at Moscow over war in Ukraine.
Orbán wins again as furious EU envoys take church patriarch off Russian sanctions list
Russian Orthodox leader Patriarch Kirill removed from EU sanctions list after objections from Budapest.
UK MPs raise alarm about secret arms export fines
Customs chiefs refuse to reveal the export destinations or the goods exported when firms are fined.
Can a WTO summit fix the world’s problems? It’s a long shot
The upcoming WTO summit is an opportunity to tackle the pandemic and world hunger. Politics is in the way.
Northern Ireland economy outpacing post-Brexit Britain
Analysis finds unusual gains for Northern Ireland, the only UK region still able to trade goods barrier-free with the EU.
Germany loses EU sway as Eastern Europe turns away over Russia
Berlin diminished by Merkel’s retirement and frustration over Ukraine war policies.
Don’t expect the EU to ban Russian gas any time soon
A cost of living squeeze and a bruising battle over oil have made EU leaders wary.
After Orbán pipes up, Hungary skips Russian oil ban
To win approval of new sanctions, EU leaders give Budapest a pass.
EU moves step closer to deal on Russian oil embargo
Diplomats make progress but leaders will decide whether to endorse broad statement backing exemption for oil pipelines.
UK launches post-Brexit visa route for graduates
List of 50 eligible universities only includes 3 institutions in the EU.
Stall on oil ban shows EU capitals trying to limit pain of helping Ukraine
As Russian troops grind through Donbas, EU nations bicker over technicalities of an oil embargo.
No breakthrough yet on Russian oil sanctions ahead of EU summit
Talks will continue before leaders gather in Brussels, as countries push for a deal to ban Putin’s oil.
Johnson, many Tories would lose seats if UK election were tomorrow, new poll shows
Partygate has seemingly chipped away at the Tories’ hard-won electoral success behind the ‘Red Wall,’ YouGov survey indicates.
Putin: We could reopen Odesa, but we want sanctions removed
Ukraine asks Britain for further military support in order to unblock ports.
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