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Why Kyiv’s confrontation with Moscow in Eastern Ukraine will continue without an EU policy change.
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Despite some obstacles, it is likely that Ursula von der Leyen will lead the next European Commission.
EU: A Workable Deal on the Top Jobs
A deal on how to fill the top jobs in Europe is almost across the line. The actual candidates however are somewhat surprising.
Margrethe Vestager: What Could Have Been
Why it’s right that neither Weber nor Timmermans get the nod to run the European Commission.
Boris or Jeremy: Expect No Present from the EU
Boris Johnson would face a specific handicap in his talks with Brussels. The desire to grant him any concession is virtually zero.
























