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Here are the latest news updates from the European Union:
Top Stories
- Brexit Update: The UK and EU have agreed on a new trade deal, which will come into effect on January 1, 2021. The deal aims to avoid a no-deal Brexit and maintain a close relationship between the two sides.
- COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: The EU has launched its COVID-19 vaccine rollout, with the first doses being administered to healthcare workers and vulnerable individuals. The EU has secured contracts for over 2 billion doses of vaccine.
- Migration Crisis: The EU has agreed on a new migration pact, which aims to address the root causes of migration and provide support to countries of origin. The pact also includes measures to strengthen the EU's external borders.
Recent Developments
- EU-China Relations: The EU has imposed sanctions on China over its human rights record, including the treatment of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang. China has responded by imposing its own sanctions on EU individuals and entities.
- EU-Russia Relations: The EU has extended its economic sanctions on Russia over its annexation of Crimea and support for separatist groups in eastern Ukraine.
- Climate Change: The EU has set a target of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, and has launched a new climate law to achieve this goal.
Upcoming Events
- European Parliament Elections: The next European Parliament elections are scheduled to take place in May 2024.
- EU Summit: The next EU summit is scheduled to take place in March 2021, where leaders will discuss key issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the EU's budget.
- Brexit Transition Period: The Brexit transition period is set to end on December 31, 2020, and the UK and EU are negotiating a new trade deal to avoid a no-deal Brexit.
Recent News Articles
- EU News: "EU and UK agree on new trade deal" (BBC News)
- COVID-19 Vaccine: "EU launches COVID-19 vaccine rollout" (The Guardian)
- Migration Crisis: "EU agrees on new migration pact" (Al Jazeera)