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30th May 2023

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UK backs EU justice laws including arrest warrant

The UK opted in to 35 EU justice laws including the European Arrest Warrant following a parliament vote Monday. Despite 36 Conservative MPs voting against their government, lawmakers voted 464 - 38 in favour of signing up to the laws. The UK has an opt-out right from EU justice policy.

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Equatorial Guinea: a 'tough nut' for the EU

The relationship between one of Africa's smallest countries, run by the world's longest-serving dictator, remains difficult — especially after the European Parliament broke its 20-year silence on human rights in the country.

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