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Scholz brings to Washington EU’s Ukraine aid example on 06/02/24
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will try to build on the momentum from Europe's success in agreeing new aid for war-torn Ukraine when he heads to Washington this week, where President Joe Biden is struggling to overcome opposition to a US package.
Palestinians hope Blinken visit can deliver Gaza truce before Rafah assault on 06/02/24
The top US diplomat met Saudi Arabia's de-facto ruler on Monday (5 February) during a Middle East visit Palestinians hope will clinch a truce before a threatened Israeli assault on Rafah, a border city where about half the Gaza Strip population is sheltering.
EU negotiators reach deal on Ukraine aid package on 06/02/24
Negotiators from the Parliament and the Belgian EU presidency on Monday (5 February) night reached a political agreement on the €50 billion Ukraine aid package.
Sweden’s NATO bid: Orbán’s Fidesz boycots extraordinary parliamentary session on 05/02/24
Viktor Orbán's ruling Fidesz party boycotted an extraordinary parliamentary session called by the opposition to vote on Sweden's accession to NATO, as the Hungarian prime minister made clear he prefers to impose his own tempo.
EU’s chief diplomat Borrell expected to visit Ukraine on 05/02/24
EU's chief diplomat Josep Borrell confirmed on Monday (5 February) he was heading for Ukraine as he reiterated calls for more aid for the war-torn country.
US intending further strikes on Iran-backed groups on 05/02/24
The United States intends to launch further strikes at Iran-backed groups in the Middle East, the White House national security adviser said on Sunday (4 February), after hitting Tehran-aligned factions in Iraq, Syria and Yemen over the last two days.
Borrell warns against defunding the UN Palestinian refugee agency on 05/02/24
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell warned on Sunday (4 February) that moves to suspend the funding of UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA were extremely ill-advised.
Zelenskyy visits front line, army chief’s future in question on 05/02/24
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Ukrainian troops on the southeastern front and handed out medals, his office said on Sunday (4 February), and his spokesperson said he came very close to exchanges of fire on the front line.
Police and protesters clash after Senegal election postponed on 05/02/24
Protesters and police clashed in the Senegalese capital Dakar and at least one senior opposition figure was arrested Sunday (4 February), a day after President Macky Sall announced the indefinite postponement of the presidential election.
Helpless on Gaza on 04/02/24
In this week's edition: EU's Middle East struggle, Ukraine aid and a bunch of 'increasingly uncomfortable' member states.

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 Global Europe Weekly 
Azerbaijan strongman eyes easy election after Karabakh war (04/02/24)
US, Britain wage strikes against Houthis while Borrell urges no escalation (04/02/24)
World Court says it will hear part of Russia-Ukraine genocide case (03/02/24)
US starts strikes in Iraq and Syria against Iran-linked targets (03/02/24)
Serbia court acquits ex-spies jailed for killing journalist (03/02/24)
EU equips single market for crisis management (02/02/24)
What’s the point of economic forecasts? (02/02/24)
Ukrainian army chief explains strategies amid uncertainty over his future (02/02/24)
NATO reaffirms support for Bosnia’s territorial integrity (02/02/24)
US senators set vote on precarious Ukraine aid package (02/02/24)
How the EU’s Ukraine aid deal was sealed, and what comes next (02/02/24)
EU leaders stress ‘urgent need’ to speed up Ukraine ammunition supply (01/02/24)
Post-summit debrief with MEP Daniel Freund: EU power play worked (01/02/24)
EU agrees unanimously on €50 billion financial aid for Ukraine (01/02/24)
World Court dismisses much of Ukraine’s case against Russia (01/02/24)
Putin to visit NATO member Turkey on 12 February (01/02/24)
Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners despite plane crash last week (01/02/24)
Family of Swede held in Iran call for prisoner swap (01/02/24)
Russian scam for obtaining Bulgarian citizenship exposed (01/02/24)
EU leaders brace for showdown with Hungary over Ukraine aid (01/02/24)
Hungary’s ties to Russia make Europeans ‘increasingly uncomfortable’ (01/02/24)
EU-US trade and tech talks stutter as decisive April meeting looms (01/02/24)
EU election mission in Senegal asks to meet detained candidate (01/02/24)
Hamas head due in Cairo for Gaza truce talks (01/02/24)
US official tells EU Biden is committed to Ukraine funding (31/01/24)
EU months late on one million ammunition target for Ukraine (31/01/24)
EU floats Hungary compromise before decisive Ukraine aid summit (31/01/24)
Anti-war candidate Nadezhdin says he has enough signatures to challenge Putin (31/01/24)
West’s coming war with Russia will be triggered by Arctic climate breakdown (31/01/24)
UN envoy for Cyprus explores prospect of new reunification talks (31/01/24)
Ukraine government submits tightened mobilisation bill to parliament (31/01/24)
Hurdles remain as EU looks to pledge more military support to Ukraine (31/01/24)
EU’s diplomatic service faces staffing, feedback challenges, auditors say (31/01/24)
Northern Ireland deal: Significant change to Windsor Framework unlikely (30/01/24)
Bulgaria issues European arrest warrant for six Russian spies suspected of terrorism (30/01/24)
Macron leaves angry farmers for soon-to-be NATO member Sweden (30/01/24)
Georgian prime minister resigns ahead of parliamentary elections (30/01/24)
EU ‘very concerned’ as Venezuela braces for election under Maduro rules (30/01/24)
US vows retaliation after drone strike, Qatar sees risk for hostage talks (30/01/24)
Journalistic research points at ‘Russian spy’ among MEPs (30/01/24)

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