First published in The Boston Globe, U.S., May 12, 2022 | By Chappatte First published on…
Category: Europe
Europe
DUP chief dismisses Irish and US calls to drop veto on Belfast power-sharing
BELFAST — The Democratic Unionist Party resisted Irish and U.S. pressure Friday to stop blocking the…
EU countries prepare to pressure Commission to renegotiate coronavirus vaccine contracts
Polish officials are preparing a letter asking the Commission to redraw its current coronavirus vaccine procurement…
G7 raises close to $20B for Ukraine
BONN — The world’s economic powerhouses committed to securing Ukraine’s short-term financing needs on Friday, announcing…
4 things to watch as countries meet for the World Health Assembly
The pivotal meeting in the global health calendar starts Sunday with representatives from health ministries around…
Macron appoints ambassador to the UK as foreign affairs minister in government reshuffle
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Ambassador to the U.K. Catherine Colonna as his…
G7 agrees pact to improve future pandemic responses
The G7 member countries agreed Friday to ramp up their capabilities to fight future pandemics. “This…
Western allies ramp up rhetoric against Russia, want to see ‘defeat’ of Moscow
Washington wants “a strategic defeat of Russia” in Ukraine, U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith said…
Belgium to ease almost all coronavirus rules, dropping face masks in public transport
It’s almost looking like it’s over. Wearing face masks in public transport and completing travel forms…
Germany passes €9 nationwide monthly transit pass plan
Germany’s upper legislative house Friday gave final approval to a €2.5 billion plan to offer a…
