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This week, French right-wing author and commentator Éric Zemmour told CNEWS he believes the English language has crushed French. Calling for a boycott in the EU post-Brexit, Mr Zemmour argued it is time to reinstate French as the bloc s official language. He said: English has completely crushed other languages, especially French.
Germany has turned back 5,000 people at its borders with the Czech Republic and Austria after introducing tighter Covid-19 controls, as Berlin says anyone trying to enter from France could face checks too.
Reconciling transatlantic differences over Nord Stream 2
Flag of Federal Republic of Germany waving in front of the German parliament building (Reichstag) in Berlin, Germany (Katatonia82/Shutterstock)
From the time it was first proposed in 2011, the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline has divided the United States and the project’s European supporters, principally Germany. Nord Stream 2 is not simply a US-Europe issue or a US-Germany issue, however. Many in Europe, including Central and Eastern European countries, the European Parliament, and those within Germany also oppose it. The policy dispute stems in part from different perspectives on energy security. Nord Stream 2’s supporters see Russia as an economic and reliable nearby supplier of oil and gas, while the US and European critics of the project are concerned that Europe’s reliance on Russian energy supplies creates security vulnerabilities. This concern has been exacerbated by Russian aggression against Ukraine starting in 201
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Both EU heavyweights have tried to defend their bungled vaccine rollouts by expressing concern over the efficacy over the drug made by AstraZeneca and Oxford University. Such is the continued attack on the vaccine – which has proven to be highly effective after 12 weeks – Westminster sources have now accused the pair of being out of their depth. Government insiders also say the pair have endangered lives as their comments veer towards anti-vaxx disinformation .
Recommends use for those only aged under 65 Decision makes AZ's vaccine third shot available in the country (Adds quote, details) By Sudip Kar-Gup.