The European Union’s failure to secure adequate vaccine supplies, followed by an export ban, has dented the reputation of the bloc’s leaders. It may also hurt their ability to act in other areas.
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E.U. Will Curb Covid Vaccine Exports for 6 Weeks
The European Union presented new emergency rules that will most likely severely cut exports to Britain and other countries to ease supply shortages at home.
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.
Pfizer Vaccine Will Be Tested Against Variant from South Africa
Scientists want to inoculate every adult in one Austrian district, in a real-world test of how the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine works against the variant first seen in South Africa.
The E.U. will propose a vaccine passport system for Europe.
The Digital Green Pass would allow Europeans who have been vaccinated to travel more freely.
Top E.U. Official Comes Under Fire in Vaccine Wars
Ursula von der Leyen has largely stayed away from the limelight while driving the handling of a crisis and letting subordinates take the blame.
Top E.U. Official Comes Under Fire in Vaccine Wars
Ursula von der Leyen has largely stayed away from the limelight while driving the handling of a crisis and letting subordinates take the blame.
The Brexit Fight, Through a Reporter’s Prism of a Changed Continent
Alan Cowell, a longtime New York Times correspondent, recalls a different Europe, one of currency controls, cumbersome paperwork and burdensome cross-border regulations.
Your Monday Briefing
Germany prepares for a lockdown.
Britain and E.U. Extend Deadline on Brexit Talks
The two sides agreed to extend a deadline on the seemingly intractable trade negotiations in an attempt to avoid a disruptive no-deal outcome before Dec. 31.