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The European Union Steps Closer to Cuba in 2016

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The European Union Steps Closer to Cuba in 2016

Last week, the European Commission formally proposed EU countries support an agreement for cooperation and political dialogue with Cuba and eliminate a 20-year-old common policy position. “This contractual agreement creates a clear common framework for intensified political dialogue, greater cooperation in a wide range of policy areas and a valuable platform to develop joint actions … Read more

EU Members Embrace Cuba, Call for Embargo’s End

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EU Members Embrace Cuba, Call for Embargo’s End

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez and EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini signed an agreement in Havana on Friday to normalize relations. The new agreement replaces a policy adopted by 28-member bloc 20 years ago that pushed for changes to Cuba’s communist political system. “The message we pass to Cuban authorities,” Mogherini said, “is that … Read more