Russia is going to "divide and rule" the EU, if the 25-nation bloc does not define a uniform policy towards the country, Latvian president Vaira Vike-Freiberga has warned.
Speaking to Dagens Nyheter during an official visit to Sweden, the Latvian President described EU relations to Russia as a "test-case" on whether the EU is able to form a foreign policy which is not just decided by the large member states.
"It is a litmus-test for the EU’s ability to form a common position. In r...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.