Fourth night of protests across Georgia after EU accession talks suspension
A fourth consecutive night of protests is under way across Georgia against the government's decision to suspend European Union accession talks.
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EU's foreign policy chief visits Ukraine to scale up bloc's support
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, European Council President Antonio Costa and Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos arrived in Kyiv on Sunday in what was the first official foreign visit for all of them.
Protests continue across Georgia for third night after EU accession talks suspension
Protesters have gathered across Georgia for a third consecutive night of demonstrations against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union.
President Salome Zourabichvili slams Georgia's government as 'illegitimate'
Salome Zourabichvili was inaugurated as Georgia's first female president in 2018. While her role as head of state may be largely ceremonial, her personal politics aren't. She's staunchly pro-Western, sees Georgia's future as part of the European Union and is keen to see her country move out of Russia's orbit. That’s put her in direct conflict with the Georgian Dream, the populist pro-Russia party that's headed Georgia's majority government since 2016.
Poland's prime minister visits beefed up border with Russia
Tusk’s visit comes a month before Poland is to take over the rotating presidency of the 27-member European Union. Polish officials say their priority is to urge Europeans to beef up defences at a time of Russian aggression and with change coming soon in Washington. Some European leaders are concerned that the incoming administration of Donald Trump might be less committed to Europe’s defence.
Scholz and SPD kick start election campaign offensive in Germany
Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) held a so-called 'election victory conference' on Saturday in Berlin, ahead of the snap elections that are due to take place next year.
Fencing-Russian-Uzbek billionaire Usmanov elected president of International Fencing Federation
MOSCOW : Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov was elected president of the International Fencing Federation at the body's congress in Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent on Saturday, the businessman's representative said.
Euroviews. EU must work with cities to solve the housing crisis
To build a strong house, you need solid foundations, and the same goes for addressing Europe’s housing crisis. If the new European Commission truly wants to deliver affordable, sustainable homes for everyone, it needs to start by working closely with its housing partners on the ground, including its cities.