France's President Emmanuel Macron had tried in vain to avoid a war in Ukraine. But that did not hurt him. Many of his opponents in the current election campaign, on the other hand, are having trouble explaining themselves.
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Ukraine is demanding "equal" EU membership on a fast-track basis. The European Parliament already wants to grant Kiev candidate status, but the Commission and the Council are putting on the brakes.
By Eric Bonse
Western sanctions are causing the Russian economy to falter. Many European companies are reconsidering their investments in the country; the punitive measures against banks and export bans are making business enormously difficult.
By Till Hoppe
