Labour have welcomed the EU's decision to back down on its threat to invoke Article 16 of the Northern Ireland protocol as part of its export controls on coronavirus vaccines.
The Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Louise Haigh described the initial decision as "profound misjudgement" and "a grave error" with Northern Ireland being treated as a "political football".
Ms Haigh called for the government and EU to get back around the table and iron out issues to ensure the protocol is made to work and something like this does not happen again.
Report by Etemadil.
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The incumbent president, touted as the most popular politician in the Adriatic country, has been widely criticised for his populist views, including his opposition to the EU's support of Ukraine.
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In a move that has sent shockwaves across Europe, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico visits Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Defying EU sanctions and criticisms, Fico is pushing for a gas deal with Russia, while publicly criticizing the EU’s support for Ukraine. Is this a strategic decision for Slovakia’s energy future or a dangerous betrayal of European unity? Watch as we delve into the political implications, the outrage across Europe, and Fico's controversial stance on the Ukraine war.
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