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5 things to watch for in the latest Northern Ireland Brexit bust-up

June 12, 2022 4:12 pm

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

June 11, 2022 11:04 am

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

June 10, 2022 6:30 am

A push to impose stricter food standards on non-EU countries fizzles out.

Zelenskyy calls on UN food body to kick out Russia

June 9, 2022 12:31 pm

Ukraine president says Moscow ‘working’ toward starving millions by blockading the Black Sea.

Boris Johnson’s new Brexit gamble

June 9, 2022 12:04 am

A wounded prime minister retreats to his comfort zone.

Black Sea bullshit: Kyiv battles Russia’s lies on the food crisis

June 8, 2022 10:43 pm

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

June 8, 2022 6:58 pm

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

June 7, 2022 10:46 pm

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

June 6, 2022 8:32 pm

In speech to Security Council, European Council president refutes Kremlin claims about Western sanctions.

UK faces watchdog inquiry over EU citizens’ paperwork failings

June 6, 2022 1:18 pm

Home Office faces inquiry into delays to issue vital paperwork for EU nationals living in Britain.

EU sanctions Putin’s alleged girlfriend Alina Kabaeva

June 3, 2022 4:04 pm

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

June 2, 2022 4:08 pm

Russian Orthodox leader Patriarch Kirill removed from EU sanctions list after objections from Budapest.

UK MPs raise alarm about secret arms export fines

June 2, 2022 4:01 am

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

June 1, 2022 4:13 pm

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

June 1, 2022 1:57 pm

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

June 1, 2022 12:12 am

Berlin diminished by Merkel’s retirement and frustration over Ukraine war policies.

Don’t expect the EU to ban Russian gas any time soon

May 31, 2022 7:05 pm

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

May 31, 2022 3:52 am

To win approval of new sanctions, EU leaders give Budapest a pass.

EU moves step closer to deal on Russian oil embargo

May 30, 2022 1:27 pm

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

May 30, 2022 11:17 am

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

May 30, 2022 1:14 am

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

May 29, 2022 9:18 pm

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

May 29, 2022 12:25 am

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

May 28, 2022 5:53 pm

Ukraine asks Britain for further military support in order to unblock ports.

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