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EU-Russian relations could worsen further after Merkel
A German-French proposal for a meeting with Vladimir Putin has been strongly rejected by member states
EUVotes in eastern EU cities will reflect rural divide
Progressive mayors in CEE reflect an urban-rural social and political cleavage throughout Europe that will continue
EUEU sanctions start biting into Belarus export sector
The EU has listed officials and companies in an expanded sanctions list; more action may follow
BelarusEast and West will divide over new Bosnian viceroy
EU and US moves to replace Bosnia’s high representative against Russian opposition will stir tensions at home and abroad
Bosnia-HercegovinaBrexit will bring Gibraltar closer to the EU
As a result of Brexit, Gibraltar looks set to become closer to the EU in ways that it has never been before
SpainDUP revolt escalates instability in Northern Ireland
Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Edwin Poots has resigned only three weeks into the job
Northern IrelandRule of law will undermine Italy’s growth potential
Italy’s poor record in rule of law and institutional efficiency threatens to undermine Italy’s growth prospects
ItalyEU-US trade tension will persist despite agreement
Optimism over the future of transatlantic trade relations following the Airbus-Boeing agreement could be short-lived
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