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While China is seen as a "systemic rival", Taiwan is most recently portrayed as a partner in shared democratic values with the EU. Europe's shift towards a more assertive approach in dealing with Taiwan (despite China's threat of certain reprisals) is a direct response to Beijing's increasingly aggressive stance towards both Taiwan and Europe, writes KRISTINA KIRONSKA.
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How did the fragmented Turkish opposition manage to unite? A positive agenda, a clear "enemy", and the departure of close associates of the president helped.
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The European Commission was due to announce today (19 November) the strengthening of trade relations with Taiwan. It will not do so. This is because of concerns about China's reaction. The agreement was supposed to strengthen cooperation in certain sectors, such as semiconductor manufacturing, as well as to create a framework for more frequent mutual visits and deeper economic cooperation.
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Low supplies of Russian gas are contributing to soaring energy prices. In addition, recent developments in the Union's relations with Russia and Belarus are raising fears that an energy crisis will hit Europe this winter.
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The European Commission presents the long-awaited Strategic Compass to EU ministers. It is a plan to strengthen the Union's security and defence in the coming years. The public will learn the details in the spring, but EURACTIV already has information on what it looks like. For example, the bloc plans both a rapid deployment force of five thousand troops and changes to unanimity in foreign policy decision-making.
