
EU eases sanctions on Syria
The relief aims to support “an inclusive political transition in Syria,” says Council of the European Union.
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Commission plans to slash EU embassy staff around the world
Faced with a budget squeeze, the bloc wants to cut back staff and focus on countries “where the EU’s primary interests lie.”
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The EU’s most pointless job
Josep Borrell loves to condemn things — sometimes in the “strongest possible terms.” Does it ever have any impact?
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EU's diplomatic service faces staffing, feedback challenges, auditors say
EU diplomats working in Brussels and abroad face staffing challenges, not receiving enough guidance from headq
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Belgian EU official gets shot in Sudan
EU aid agency chief is seriously wounded but his life is not in danger, according to report.
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Martin Selmayr shortlisted to be EU’s man in DC (or New York)
The one-time top European Commission official could be the EU’s next ambassador to the US or UN, two officials told POLITICO.
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Serrano de Haro named new EU envoy to the UK
The Spaniard is currently chief of staff to the EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell.
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EU countries plan Bond-style bunker to stop foreign spies
Bloc needs ‘big cybersecurity reset,’ lead parliamentarian says.
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