The European Union is moving closer to resuming normal contacts with Cuba after a 19 month diplomatic freeze.
Meeting on Monday (31 January) in Brussels the EU ministers will discuss a proposal to normalise relations with Cuba, which have been rocky since 5 June 2003.
A draft declaration for the meeting says that "all the measures taken on June 5, 2003 will be temporarily suspended," according to news agency AFP.
In 2003, the EU put relations with Cuba on ice after some 75 d...
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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.