“We need to do it fast,” a European leader declared, announcing an aid package for Afghanistan and its neighbors.
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The Sharp U.S. Pivot to Asia Is Throwing Europe Off Balance
The new U.S. alliance with Australia and Britain against China has put Europe closer to a question it has tried to avoid: Which side are you on?
Basking in Vaccine Success, E.U. Promises to Donate More Covid Shots
In an annual speech on the state of the bloc, Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, praised its coronavirus response but warned against a “pandemic of the unvaccinated.”
E.U. Adopts a New Strategy to Counter Future Pandemics
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the E.U.’s executive arm, also said the bloc would donate 200 million additional vaccine doses to middle- and low-income countries by mid-2022.
70 Percent of Adults in Europe Have Been Fully Vaccinated
After a fumbling start, the European Union overtook the United States in vaccinations last month.
Climate Changed Is Blamed for Worsening Flooding in Europe
Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, was among several other officials who made the connection. “It shows the urgency to act,” she said.
With Italian Soccer Victory, ‘Brexit Completed’
It was inevitable that political score settling would be layered onto the Euro 2020 championship, and European fans and leaders took more than a little glee in denying England a chance for vindication.
U.S. and E.U. End Aviation Trade Spat and Turn to China’s Rise
The agreement, coming as President Biden met European leaders, ends a 17-year dispute over aircraft subsidies.
Patent Waiver for Covid Vaccines Will Be Considered, E.U. Says
The European Union said it was considering the proposal but did not endorse it. Germany said that the move could undermine the production of vaccines, deterring E.U. consideration of the plan.
Vaccinated Tourists Could Soon Be Allowed to Visit Again, E.U. Says
The bloc’s executive branch laid out plans for welcoming back leisure and business travelers in time for the summer, with inoculation certificates playing a crucial role.