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Olaf Scholz

Ukraine-Krieg: Selenskyj, Scholz und Macron in Kiew
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Four heads of government open the door to the EU for Ukraine

The word "historic" was frequently used during yesterday's visit of the quartet of EU heads of state and government to Kyiv. Emmanuel Macron held out the prospect of Ukraine's immediate candidate status for EU accession while Olaf Scholz was somewhat more cautious. The chancellor knows that not all member states are on board yet.

By Till Hoppe

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Before EU summit: closing of ranks with question marks

What is US President Biden planning? At a marathon summit in Brussels, he could impose new sanctions against Russia – but also announce an energy partnership with the EU. Commission head von der Leyen hopes for liquefied gas made in the USA.

By Eric Bonse

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EU bickering over crisis management

Who will steer the European Union through the most serious foreign policy crisis since the end of the Cold War? Three months after the start of the Ukraine-Russia conflict in November 2021, this question has still not been answered.

By Eric Bonse

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European crisis diplomacy: tentative progress

No breakthrough, but also no further (military) escalation: This result emerged after two days of intensive Franco-German efforts to calm the severe crisis between Russia and Ukraine.

By Eric Bonse