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EU Chief Warns China of 'Negative Consequences' Over Hong Kong Security Law
The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen did not specify what the consequences would be if the law were to be enacted.
Europe Must Join the Fight Against the Iranian Regime
Europe should side with the U.S. and support "snapback" sanctions against Iran at the U.N.
European Union Hypocrisy in Opposing Israeli Sovereignty Over Its Heartland
The European Union is hypocritical in its appeals to international law concerns.
Trump Is Britain's Great Under-Appreciated Champion
Though Brits may not uniformly appreciate his style, Donald Trump is a strong devotee of the "Special Relationship."
Sweden Reports Record High Single-Day Increase in Coronavirus Cases
Sweden, which has one of the highest per capita COVID-19 death rates in the world, is close to reaching 50,000 cases of the virus.
Brexit Talks Between E.U. and U.K. Deadlocked Again
The E.U.'s chief negotiator accused the U.K. of backtracking on commitments as another round of talks concluded on a post-Brexit trade deal.
U.K. Has More Coronavirus Deaths in One Day Than All EU Countries Combined
The U.K. reported an additional 359 COVID-19 deaths on June 3.
Trump Can Invite Russia as a G7 Summit Guest, But Not as a Permanent Member
Josep Borrell, the European Union's foreign policy chief, told reporters Tuesday that President Donald Trump does not have the power to facilitate Russia rejoining the G7 as a permanent member.
Pressure to Choose Sides Between U.S. and China is Growing: EU Diplomat
"If the 21st century turns out to be an Asian century, as the 20th was an American one, the pandemic may well be remembered as the turning point of this process," EU chief Josep Borrell said.
Keep up the Pressure on Iran and Hezbollah
It's time for the European Union to do its fair share in countering the threat posed by Iran and Hezbollah.
These European Countries Plan to Reopen For Summer Travel
While some European nations have already announced plans to allow international visitors in the coming month, others have only committed to being open to visitors from within the Schengen zone.
EU Foreign Policy Chief Says China Trying to Exploit Division Within Europe
The European Union's foreign policy chief cautioned member states against allowing China to take advantage of diplomatic divisions between them in order to impose their "state-centric" stance.
China May Be Undermining its Mask Diplomacy in Europe With Faulty Products
Multiple European nations have rejected Chinese medical supplies for being faulty or otherwise inadequate since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.
Merkel: Coronavirus Border Closures in Europe Can Be Eliminated by June 15
But the German chancellor warned that the virus remains a danger to all Germans.
Angela Merkel Under Pressure to Call Out Chinese Abuses at September Summit
German opposition lawmakers have called on the chancellor to prioritize human rights and transparency when President Xi Jinping comes to Europe in September.
EU Complains of Censorship After China Media Deletes Pandemic Origins Note
The censored passage referred to the "outbreak of the coronavirus in China, and its subsequent spread to the rest of the world over the past three months."
China's Ambassador Urges Europe to Finalize Economic Deal Despite COVID-19
Zhang Ming argued that EU-China diplomatic and economic ties are even more important given the turmoil wrought by the coronavirus pandemic.
EU Economy Will Shrink by Historic Amount, Marking Its Deepest Recession
"Both the depth of the recession and the strength of recovery will be uneven," the EU's economy commissioner said.
EU Holds Coronavirus Summit to Woo Balkans, Push Back China and Russia
Balkan leaders have praised China and Russia for sending medical supplies to help the COVID-19 pandemic, but EU leaders are also providing funds and encouraging closer ties.
China's Coronavirus Diplomacy Could Worsen Europe's Fractures: Report
The French Institute of International Relations said Beijing is tailoring its outreach to individual European nations as Beijing wages its PR campaign amid the pandemic.
EU Chief Wants China to Join Investigation Into Coronavirus Origins
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that full transparency and international cooperation are needed to prevent a repeat of the pandemic.
Coronavirus Dispute Highlights Growing EU Skepticism Towards China
An EU report published last week accused China of spreading disinformation about the COVID-19 coronavirus, which Beijing has been trying to dodge responsibility for.
EU 'Caved In' to China Over Coronavirus Disinformation Report: Lawmaker
Dutch MEP Bart Groothuis demanded that foreign policy chief Josep Borrell give a "full explanation to the European parliament" over allegations of a watered down report regarding Chinese disinformation.
Coronabonds and Shared EU Debt Fuel Debate Around $540B Pandemic Relief
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte warned that divisions revealed in the negotiations may spell the end of cooperation among eurozone countries.
With the U.S. Preoccupied, China Sees Opportunity to Expand Influence
The world's richest nations are struggling to contain coronavirus, and the picture for the developing world looks grim.
Trump's Travel Ban Sees Passengers Spend up to $20,000 on Flights to U.S.
Americans abroad scrambled to get back to the U.S. before the ban, hoping to avoid any hassle in case the exemption for U.S. citizens changes or the situation gets worse in the coming days.
Trump Flight Freeze Will Create Uncertainty for Americans in EU: Expert
Trump said Wednesday he will impose a 30-day freeze on travel by foreigners from certain European countries to the U.S. to help combat the spread of COVID-19.
European Commission Criticizes Trump's Coronavirus Travel Ban
On Thursday, the European Union criticized President Donald Trump for his recent travel ban between Europe and the U.S., stating that the decision "requires cooperation rather than unilateral action."
Britain's Conservatives Must Rebel Over Huawei
I am convinced that letting Huawei into our infrastructure against the express wishes of America's entire political spectrum—from Trump to Pelosi—is the worst decision taken by a UK government for many years.
How Will Brexit Affect Your European Vacation?
We look at some key implications for U.S. travelers planning a trip to Europe from next year following Britain's departure from the European Union.