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AU-EU summit: what stands in the way of a deeper relationship

The triennial high-level summits between the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) are often criticised as being photo opportunities without substance. Nevertheless, even photo opportunities are important. They show that European leaders are willing to receive their African counterparts on par with full honours.

The Conversation

Polish judicial reforms key to EU rule-of-law conditionality row

On February 16, the European Union's top court rejected a legal challenge by Poland and Hungary to a conditionality mechanism that would link EU funds for member states to respect for the rule of law. The Polish government stands by its controversial judicial reforms, despite criticism from local judges. On…

France 24

EU leaders to meet on Russia on Thursday - EU officials

European Union leaders will meet to discuss the buildup of troops by Russia on the Ukrainian border on Thursday at 1130 GMT, EU officials said, not in reaction to any particular developments but to exchange views and update each other.

Reuters

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European companies' Russian ties could make sanctions tough

It's not simple for Europe to plan sanctions against Russia in case it invades Ukraine

The Independent UK

EU summit aims to counter China, Russia influence in Africa

European Union leaders are hosting their African counterparts during a two day-meeting in Brussels starting Thursday

The Independent UK

UK has been slower than some countries in giving Covid jabs to younger children

Progress has been slower than in adults, with authorities blaming hesitancy among parents and some doctors as well as mixed messaging from experts

The Guardian - UK

Covid Ireland: Face mask rules could be dropped everywhere bar one exception as NPHET meets

Due to the varying rules in effect across all EU countries, at this point, it may not be possible to drop this restriction

Irish Mirror

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ECJ dismisses Hungary and Poland’s complaints over rule-of-law measure

Bloc’s highest court rejects countries’ cases objecting to law tying EU funds to democratic standards

The Guardian - UK

EU’s top court approves linking funds to respect for rule of law in blow to Hungary and Poland

European Court of Justice’s ruling could cut billions of euros to member states who flout democratic values

The Independent UK

2015 Nuclear Deal Has Become an ‘Empty Shell’, Iran’s Top Security Official Says

The 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers has become an "empty shell", the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said on Twitter on Wednesday. "The United States and Europe failed to meet their obligations under the JCPOA. The deal has now become an empty shell for Iran…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Spain holidays: Covid travel rules extended as Irish tourists still urged to exercise 'caution'

These measures were extended on February 14 with Ireland among the countries affected

Irish Mirror

EU can withhold funds from Hungary, Poland, top court rules

The European Union’s highest court rules that the 27-nation bloc can suspend support payments to member states if they breach rule of law principles, and dismissed a challenge by Hungary and Poland

The Independent UK

‘Wars rarely start on a Wednesday’: Russia says it has no plans to attack Ukraine in the coming month

Moscow’s ambassador to the EU rejected reports that Russia was set to invade Ukraine today

The Independent UK

Exclusive-Short AstraZeneca shelf life complicates COVID vaccine rollout to world's poorest

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EU top court paves way to cut billions to Poland and Hungary

The European Union's top court on Wednesday cleared the way to cut billions of euros of funds to Poland and Hungary, whose populist rulers the bloc accuses of violating democratic rights.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sources: Planned Meeting of G7 Finance Officials Delayed Until March

This week's meeting of finance officials from the Group of Seven advanced economies has been delayed until March 1, two sources familiar with the plans said on Tuesday night. Finance minister and central bankers from the United States, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Canada, Japan and the European Union were due…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Short AstraZeneca Shelf Life Complicates COVID Vaccine Rollout to World’s Poorest

The relatively short shelf life of AstraZeneca Plc's COVID-19 vaccine is complicating the rollout to the world's poorest nations, according to officials and internal World Health Organization documents reviewed by Reuters. It is the latest headache to plague the COVAX vaccine-sharing project, co-led by the WHO and aimed at getting…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sisi Urges Effective European Assistance for African Development

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is set to confirm during his participation in the 6th European Union-African Union Summit this week the importance of providing effective European assistance to African countries to achieve sustainable development. On Tuesday, Sisi headed to Brussels, to take part in the 6th EU-AU Summit, which…

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The Independent UK

EU set to bin 25 million more vaccine doses than it has donated to Africa this year

Figures come amid row over intellectual property waivers ahead of African Union summit in Brussels

Foreign Affairs

The Less Said About NATO and Ukraine, the Better

Neither Membership nor Neutrality Is the Answer

Ballotpedia

Economy and Society: SEC planning largest regulatory push in decades

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer calls on Boris Johnson to clamp down on Russian ‘dirty money’

Defence secretary to attend emergency Nato meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine crisis

The Independent UK

Northern Irish exports across border reached nearly 4bn euros in 2021

New figures published by the Central Statistics Office show that imports to the Republic of Ireland from Northern Ireland increased by 65%.

The Hindu

News Analysis | At Munich meet, European nations to push Jaishankar for tougher line on Russia

After Quad meeting last week, this conference is likely to be dominated by Ukraine situation

Reuters

Poland, Hungary turning more authoritarian, rights group says

Hungary and Poland are turning increasingly authoritarian, a European rights group said on Tuesday, a day before the European Union's top court rules on whether to cut funding to member states flouting democratic rights and freedoms.

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