Jorge Liboreiro

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EU and US kick off diplomatic rapprochement. But will it last?

"It's time for the Atlantic to become, once again, the beating heart of global cooperation," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

25 March 2021

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EU vaccine passports might not be ready by the summer. Here’s why

Concerns on fundamental rights, discrimination, data privacy, and forgery are poised to become stumbling blocks for the cross-border pass.

3 March 2021

Europe

Why doesn't the EU consider Luxembourg a tax haven?

The tiny Grand Duchy has been accused of being a tax haven after the OpenLux investigation revealed the country hosts 55,000 offshore companies.

17 February 2021

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Why do countries see vaccination as a race against each other?

Vaccination has turned into a global race with countries comparing their performance against each other.

3 February 2021

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'Wholly unnecessary': Criticism mounts on Brussels over vaccine furore

It's been a tumultuous last week for EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.

1 February 2021

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Nord Stream 2: MEPs and US pressure Germany to stop Russia pipeline

MEPs and the US want Germany to halt the gas pipeline project linking Russia to Europe, following the poisoning and imprisonment of opposition figure Alexei Navalny.

27 January 2021

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MEPs push for workers to have the right to digitally disconnect

The surge of remote working during COVID lockdowns has highlighted the importance of being able to digitally disconnect once you've done your hours.

26 January 2021

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EU migration chief urges Frontex to clarify pushback allegations

Ylva Johansson, the European Commissioner for Home Affairs, calls on Frontex, the EU’s border agency, to clarify accusations of involvement in migrant pushbacks.

20 January 2021

Europe

EU diplomats on how the bloc is preparing for Biden's administration

EU diplomats share their views on what Trump meant for the transatlantic alliance and how Biden could help repair cut ties.

20 January 2021