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Michel hosts Pashinyan and Aliyev for talks on the evolving situation in the South Caucasus
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Michel hosts Pashinyan and Aliyev for talks on the evolving situation in the South Caucasus

15 December 2021
A statement posted late on Tuesday on the website of the European Council stated that "President Michel assured both leaders of the EU’s commitment to work closely with Armenia and Azerbaijan in overcoming conflict, creating cooperation and an atmosphere of trust, with a view to sustainable peace in the region ultimately underpinned by a comprehensive peace agreement".
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The 6th Eastern Partnership summit is a defining moment in the relationship between the EU and its Eastern Neighbours
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The 6th Eastern Partnership summit is a defining moment in the relationship between the EU and its Eastern Neighbours

14 December 2021
The summit of the leaders of the European Union and of the countries of the Eastern Partnership takes place in Brussels tomorrow (Wednesday, 15 December). It promises to be a defining moment in the relationship between the EU and its neighbours to the east: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. In this analysis, the research team of commonspace.eu explore the issues under discussion and explore why for the first time an EaP summit has attracted considerable public attention.
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Less than two weeks to go before elections and presidential candidates in Libya are yet to be announced
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Less than two weeks to go before elections and presidential candidates in Libya are yet to be announced

13 December 2021
Libya High National Election Commission did not yet announce the final list of candidates running for presidential elections on 24 December. The latest twist threatens the success of an UN-backed effort into restoring a government in Libya and moving beyond a decade of violence. 
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Editorial: It seems that in Moscow they forgot how to count from 1 to 3
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Editorial: It seems that in Moscow they forgot how to count from 1 to 3

13 December 2021
The Russians persisted in presenting a gathering in Moscow on Friday as a meeting of " 3 + 3 ", when in fact only five countries were present, and it was more the case of 2 + 3. Diplomatic deceit is not the basis on which South Caucasus regional co-operation should be built.
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French President Macron presents top priorities for French EU Presidency
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French President Macron presents top priorities for French EU Presidency

12 December 2021
"The right to asylum is a credit to our continent, but it is precisely in order to prevent this right from being abused that we must be able to guard our borders", Macron stated whilst presenting his country's priorities during its six-month presidency of the EU which starts in January. For this purpose, France wants to take the initiative to reform the Schengen zone.