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EU debate over French support in Mali heats up

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http://www.euronews.com/ Military support comes in many different forms. And as France continues it’s intervention in Mali, the wider EU debate over just what kind of assistance to give to the French rages on.

Didier Reynders, Belgium’s Foreign Minister reiterated his country’s desire to back the operation.

“We want to work together behind France but also in the international operation that should take over, and I hope it does so quickly.”

Whilst Germany has confirmed logistical and medical support, Denmark will send another Hercules to add to the British air support.

And Catherine Ashton, the EU foreign policy chief echoed those comments of EU solidarity.

“We need to accelerate our course of action. We want to deploy that mission as quickly as possible and certainly quicker than planned. Those circumstances have changed.”

But some quarters are scathing of what they see as a political reluctance to show some real commitment to the conflict from EU member states.

Daniel Cohn-Bendit, Co-chair of the European Free Alliance criticised the German decision to offer only medical support.

“Madam Ashton, you said ‘We, we are concerned.’ Everyone says ‘We’ but there are only French soldiers over there. The French were told ‘We’ll give you nurses, now go and get killed in Mali.'”

France is intending to increase it’s 800 troops to 2,500. But will there be any boots on the ground from other EU countries?

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Rival leaders of divided Cyprus agree to meet weekly after UN chief’s visit

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Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded and occupied the northern third of the island in response to an Athens-engineered Greek Cypriot coup seeking unification with Greece.

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Ukraine war: Western leaders cautious over Russia pledge to reduce attacks around Kyiv

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At peace talks in Instanbul, Russia said it will “fundamentally” reduce combat operations around Kyiv and Chernihiv. Ukraine has said it will accept neutral status in return for security guarantees.

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Those behind hybrid attacks against Germany ‘will pay,’ Merz says

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Those behind hybrid attacks against Germany ‘will pay,’ Merz says, as officials find third drone at airport

Leipzig/Halle airport in eastern Germany plays a key role in the transport of military goods, including by the German military and NATO allies, and also serves as a base for Ukraine’s Antonov Airlines.

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Is Europe sufficiently prepared for another pandemic? | Moderna | The Big Question

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‘I worry deeply about bioterrorism’: Is Europe sufficiently prepared for another pandemic?

Internationally renowned for their life-saving Covid vaccine, what is Moderna doing now? Their CEO Stéphane Bancel joined Mared Gwyn in the studio to discuss bioterrorism, pandemic preparedness and cancer treatment.

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Cigarettes are on the decline in the EU, but how popular are smoking and vaping still?

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Cigarettes are on the decline in the EU, but how popular are smoking and vaping still?

Despite the EU’s goal of creating a “Tobacco-Free Generation” by 2040, more than 16% of people over 16 smoke and vape every single day. Who are the biggest smokers in the bloc?

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