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- Either the EU ditches neoliberalism or its people will ditch the EU
We live in a world fashioned by Washington, and as 2019 approaches the dire consequences remain woefully evident. - US protectionism leading global trade into ‘deep crisis’ – EU
The EU ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) has lambasted Washington's tariffs and protectionist trade policy. He called the US the “epicenter” of the crisis in the multilateral trading system.Business News - EU’s ‘toothless’ response to creation of Kosovo army risks worsening the crisis – Moscow
The creation of Kosovo’s own 5,000-strong army is a threat to peace and security in a turbulent region and may lead to a new escalation, Russia’s UN envoy has warned, calling the EU’s lackluster response irresponsible.World News - Playful politics: Juncker messes up woman’s hair & dramatically throws papers at EU summit (VIDEO)
Jean-Claude Juncker was feeling rather silly at the European Council summit, playing awkwardly with a woman’s blonde hair, throwing papers on the floor, even blocking a camera with his hand. It's all in a day's work, apparently.World News - Read their lips: VIDEO of Theresa May’s ‘robust’ talk with Jean-Claude Juncker raises eyebrows
Theresa May and Jean-Claude Juncker have been caught on video having a tense conversation ahead of the EU summit. Left without sound, the footage prompted the curious online community to plunge into speculation.World News - Russia says it’s business as usual, EU sanctions extension changes nothing
The European Union’s economic sanctions against Russia will be extended for another six months, European Council President Donald Tusk has said. The measures targeting Russia’s economy were due to expire next month.Business News
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