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Lu Shaye
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Ambassador to France causes outrage with remark on former Soviet states

China's top diplomat in France, Lu Shaye, has questioned the sovereignty of the former states of the Soviet Union. The Baltic EU states see this as proof that China cannot act as a mediator in the war against Ukraine. On Monday, the EU foreign ministers will discuss the incident.

By Amelie Richter

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Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina: in the grip of the nationalists

Elections will be held in Bosnia-Herzegovina on Sunday. Russia's war against Ukraine has brought the Balkan state back into focus. Nationalists are paralyzing the country, which is struggling with a fragile government structure. There is also criticism of the post of high representative.

By Stephan Israel

Edi Rama ist seit September 2013 Ministerpräsident von Albanien. Im September 2021 wurde er zuletzt mit absoluter Mehrheit im Parlament bestätigt.
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Edi Rama: 'EU accession will not be easy'

Albania's long-term Prime Minister praises Brussels for supporting reforms of the EU accession candidate. The Balkan country wants to diversify energy production and develop oil and gas fields, says Edi Rama in an interview with Hans-Peter Siebenhaar.

By Table.Briefings