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The leaders of the Netherlands and Luxembourg tell Kosovo and Serbia to normalize ties for EU hopes
Read full article: The leaders of the Netherlands and Luxembourg tell Kosovo and Serbia to normalize ties for EU hopesThe leaders of the Netherlands and Luxembourg say normalizing ties between Kosovo and Serbia would serve not only regional peace and stability but also their prospects of further integration into the European Union.
Luxembourg leader champions LGBTQ rights, chastises Hungary
Read full article: Luxembourg leader champions LGBTQ rights, chastises HungaryThe gay prime minister of Luxembourg has used the dais of the European Union’s parliament to stand up for LGBTQ rights in the 27-nation bloc and to chastise member Hungary.
'Nothing is taboo': EU mulling new sanctions against Russia
Read full article: 'Nothing is taboo': EU mulling new sanctions against RussiaThe European Union says it will continue applying pressure on Russia by devising a new set of sanctions to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine while stepping up military support for Kyiv.
"Danke schön!" EU leaders, Obama give Merkel big sendoff
Read full article: "Danke schön!" EU leaders, Obama give Merkel big sendoffAngela Merkel is still Germany's Chancellor and might be still when the European Union leaders meet again, yet they have given her a farewell party at Friday’s EU summit.
Luxembourg PM in 'serious,' stable condition with COVID-19
Read full article: Luxembourg PM in 'serious,' stable condition with COVID-19Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel is in a “serious, but stable” condition and will remain in the hospital for up to four more days after he was unable to shake a bout of COVID-19 that developed over a week ago.
The Latest: LA County urges indoor masks even if vaccinated
Read full article: The Latest: LA County urges indoor masks even if vaccinatedHealth officials in Los Angeles County are recommending, but not making mandatory that people wear masks indoors in public places regardless of their vaccination status.
EU leaders defend LGBT rights amid concern over Hungary law
Read full article: EU leaders defend LGBT rights amid concern over Hungary lawEuropean Union leaders have engaged in what one official described as an “emotional debate” as they confronted Hungary’s prime minister over new legislation in his country that will ban showing content about LGBT issues to children.
EXPLAINER: For UK and EU, Brexit has become a messy divorce
Read full article: EXPLAINER: For UK and EU, Brexit has become a messy divorceWhen Britons voted for Brexit in 2016, they were promised a smooth transition to a new economic relationship with the European Union. But I also did divorces as a lawyer, and it’s always difficult.”The messy EU-U.K. divorce has been years in the making. “Brexit was a mandate to leave the European Union. May eventually resigned in defeat after her Brexit deal was rejected by Parliament three times. For British Brexit supporters, controlling the nation’s waters is essential.
Elbows? Masks? Presents? Let this divisive EU summit begin!
Read full article: Elbows? Masks? Presents? Let this divisive EU summit begin!German Chancellor Angela Merkel, so often a study in gravity at such meetings, was all merriment when she saw Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov with his mask slipped. Other leaders were trying out various versions of the elbow bump, with Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel almost turning it into an elbow duel. With 27 leaders coming in with diverse demands the two-day summit might not even be enough to settle their differences. Summit host and European Council President Charles Michel was first in the room, and was soon bumping elbows with Borissov and others as they arrived. European Parliament President David Sassoli first went for a zen-like bow but soon got his elbow out like his chums did.