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| In an interview with El Pais, EU High Representative Josep Borrell spoke about the Belarus elections and Alexander Lukashenko, saying: “We do not recognize him, but we must deal with him.” |
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| The European Union strongly condemns what seems to be an attempt on Alexei Navalny’s life. It is imperative that Russian authorities initiate an independent and transparent investigation without delay. |
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| The European Commission has confirmed its interest to participate in the COVAX Facility for equitable access to affordable COVID-19 vaccines. |
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| Speaking about the resignation of Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan, Commission President von der Leyen thanked him for his tireless and successful work as a Commissioner, and said she respects his decision. |
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| The European Commission has signed its first contract with the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to purchase 300 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, with an option for further 100 million doses. |
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| The executions of Lezmond Mitchell and Keith Dwayne Nelson this week bring the total number of US federal executions in 2020 to 5. The European Union strongly opposes the decision of the United States to resume the federal death penalty. |
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| Missed our virtual panel discussions from the Republican National Convention last week? Catch up on YouTube. |
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| Belarus, the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean, and more were discussed at the informal meeting of EU Defense and Foreign Affairs Ministers, which took place in Berlin on 26-28 August. |
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| Ahead of these meetings, High Representative Borrell reflected on the 2020 summer and what lies ahead, pointing out that "we cannot change big global trends, but we can change how we respond to them." |
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| The Schuman Challenge, the EU Delegation’s foreign policy contest for undergrad students in the US, will take place virtually from October 28-30, and we are looking for 30 teams to participate! |
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