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Bernd Riegert

Bernd Riegert

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As US, EU friend and foe, Putin has led Russia for 25 years

Vladimir Putin came to power as a professed reformer on the eve of 2000, and has since become one of the 21st century's most prolific warlords. DW...

01.01.2025 6

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Bernd Riegert

What lies ahead for the EU in 2025?

The new EU leadership in Brussels will have a lot on its plate in 2025.It will need to confront the challenges without a strong Franco-German...

01.01.2025 5

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Western Balkans: No concrete promises for EU accession date

There were plenty of friendly words at the annual summit of the six Western Balkan nations and the European Union in Brussels this week — but still...

22.12.2024 4

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Is the rise in internal border controls ending the EU dream?

More EU countries are bringing in internal border checks even as Bulgaria and Romania are set to become full Schengen Area members.

16.12.2024 10

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Ukraine pushes for NATO membership, but it's complicated

Ukraine wants to join NATO immediately — at least the parts of the country that are not occupied by Russia. Kyiv says this will pave the way to...

04.12.2024 7

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EU coronavirus fund payouts: How do they work?

The EU set up a sizable post-pandemic recovery fund and Germany will soon receive a big payout. But how are the funds allocated exactly?

30.11.2024 4

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How can EU compete with US, China and others?

At a summit in Budapest, Italian economist Mario Draghi reiterated the reforms that the EU requires to keep pace with the United States and China....

09.11.2024 7

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EU summit in Budapest: How can the EU remain competitive?

At an EU summit in Budapest, Italian economist Mario Draghi reiterated what reforms the EU required to keep pace with the US and China. He...

09.11.2024 2

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Back-to-back EU summits to decide bloc's future

European leaders are gathering in Budapest for two back-to-back summits on the future of the EU. How will the bloc position itself toward Donald...

07.11.2024 1

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European Parliament set to grill potential commissioners

EU lawmakers will be putting potential new members of the European Commission through the wringer, with rejection possible but unlikely. So, when...

04.11.2024 3

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US election polls: EU wants Kamala Harris in the White House

If Donald Trump were to return as president, Europe would face major problems. Security and free trade might be endangered. But EU diplomats say...

30.10.2024 3

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Ukraine war: Zelenskyy presents victory plan to EU leaders

The Ukrainian president has promoted a plan he thinks can lead to victory against Russia within a year. Though the EU has pledged unwavering...

17.10.2024 2

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EU seeks to accelerate return of migrants

This week's EU summit will address the thorny topic of migration. But there are conflicting interests among member states. The European Commission...

16.10.2024 4

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EU calls for deescalation after Iran attacks Israel

The UN and EU have urged Iran and Israel to stop the conflict escalating further. Will their pleas be heard?

02.10.2024 2

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Hungary and the Netherlands want to exit EU asylum policy

Right-wing governments like those in Hungary and the Netherlands are demanding an opt-out, but it's hard to see how countries could legally exit...

20.09.2024 2

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Germany begins expanded border controls to control migration

Citing an overloaded asylum system, Germany on Monday started passport controls on all of its land borders to reduce irregular migration. Such...

16.09.2024 10

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Mpox: EU public health body raises alert level

Europe should prepare for more imported cases of mpox from African countries, the ECDC said on Friday. Measures against a new variant include...

16.08.2024 1

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Bernd Riegert

Hungary eases Schengen restrictions for Russian workers

Hungary has quietly eased restrictions on work permits for Russian and Belarusian citizens. The EU is concerned this will open the Schengen area to...

31.07.2024 1

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Bernd Riegert