The British-Swedish drugmaker was expected to be a mainstay of the bloc’s vaccination effort, but relations have soured rapidly after it suffered production delays.
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Iran and U.S. Agree on Path Back to Nuclear Deal
In indirect talks in Vienna, the U.S. and Iran agreed to try to synchronize Washington’s lifting of sanctions and Iran’s limiting of uranium enrichment.
Crowds Lured by a Hoax Concert Clash With Belgian Police
An April Fool’s Day prank ended in clashes with the police.
Where Europe Went Wrong in Its Vaccine Rollout, and Why
While Washington went into business with the drug companies, Europe was more fiscally conservative and trusted the free market.
Europe Says Britain Is Violating International Law Over Northern Ireland
Brussels says Britain has broken its legal agreement governing trade with Northern Ireland. Britain has denied breaking the deal, saying its move is a temporary measure to relieve bottlenecks.
Europe Says Britain Is Violating International Law Over Northern Ireland
Brussels says Britain has broken its legal agreement governing trade with Northern Ireland. Britain has denied breaking the deal, saying its move is a temporary measure to relieve bottlenecks.
E.U. Exports Millions of Covid Vaccine Doses Despite Supply Crunch at Home
The bloc has been sparring with allies over supplies of coronavirus shots and was recently accused of vaccine protectionism. But internal documents show it has exported many doses even amid its own shortages, and rollout failures.
E.U. Exports Millions of Covid Vaccine Doses Despite Supply Crunch at Home
The bloc is a major producer of vaccines but has struggled with its rollout and is pitted against Britain and other allies. In a sign of the frustration, Italy recently blocked a shipment to Australia.
E.U. Pushes Companies to Close Gender Pay Gap
Under a proposed law, companies in Europe could be punished if they fail to pay women and men the same salaries.
Viktor Orban Pulls Hungary’s Ruling Party From Conservative E.U. Alliance
Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary withdrew his party from the center-right grouping in the European Parliament, heading off a move to expel them over democratic backsliding at home.