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Polish lawmakers seek to unlock EU COVID cash with court reform

Poland's parliament will try to thrash out a compromise on Wednesday over reforms to the Supreme Court that could unlock 36 billion euros of EU COVID-recovery grants and loans being withheld due to a dispute over judicial independence.

Reuters · Mar 22, 2022

UN head says time for Russia to end ‘unwinnable’ Ukraine war

Leaders from the bloc to meet on Thursday to discuss support above the €1.2bn emergency fund already agreed

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2022

Roman Abramovich's second super-yacht docks in Turkey and escapes sanctions

A second super-yacht belonging to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has docked in Turkey, a country that has not imposed sanctions on Russia following their attacks on Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2022

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will unleash famines around the world, warns Volodymyr Zelensky

The Ukrainian president sounded the alarm over the threat of looming food shortages in other nations on several continents

Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2022

Defending Europe: How cultural identity shapes support for Ukraine and armed resistance against Russia

Since the Russian invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, the outpouring of solidarity and material support for Ukraine across Europe has been impressive – and highly unusual.

The Conversation · Mar 22, 2022

EU Hails Positive Development in Morocco-Spain Ties

The European Union hailed on Monday the positive development in the ties between Morocco and Spain. “The EU welcomes any positive development between its member states and Morocco in their bilateral relations, which can only be beneficial for the implementation of the Euro-Moroccan partnership,” said Nabila Massrali, a spokeswoman for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 22, 2022

Sanctions: How much does the UK trade with Russia?

Data from the Office for National Statistics show that nearly a quarter of refined oil imports come from Russia.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022

The horrors of Mariupol should remind us of a new danger to Sarajevo

Peace in the Balkans is again under threat. EU governments must confront the Serb government before it is too late, say Daniel Cohn-Bendit, Timothy Garton Ash, Ireneusz Pawel Karolewski and Claus Leggewie

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2022

France’s presidential elections: All you need to know

About 48 million French voters will choose their leader among 12 candidates in April in the most volatile context.

Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2022

An Post offering supports to refugees arriving in Ireland from Ukraine

Social welfare and child support payments can be claimed by Ukrainian refugees

Dublin Live · Mar 22, 2022