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EU sends 2 senior officials to Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi
The European Union will send representatives from the Commission and Council to Ukraine peace talks kicking off on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, according to two EU officials. European Commission President…
11 EU countries demand end to ‘obstructive’ vetoes on foreign policy
A group of 11 European Union countries has joined forces to demand an end to the "obstructive" vetoes that have paralysed the…
EU seeks breakthrough on Russia sanctions as Venice Biennale challenges funding cut
European Union ambassadors are due to meet on Wednesday in an effort to break a deadlock over a 21st package of sanctions…
EU Commission considers creating a stronger EU foreign relations unit
The European Commission is considering combining several units into one powerful department for external relations, three EU officials told POLITICO’s Brussels Playbook…
EU names ex-Dutch defence minister as EEAS secretary-general
Former Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren has been appointed secretary general of the European External Action Service, the EU’s foreign policy wing.…
Kallas warns against ‘trap’ over European negotiator debate with Moscow
European Union foreign ministers said on Thursday that Russia would not decide who represents Europe in any future negotiations over Ukraine, as…
MEPs travel to China for first visit in eight years to focus on digital economy
A nine-member delegation, led by the chair of the Internal Market and Consumer Protection committee Anna Cavazzini, will visit Beijing and Shanghai…