EU

Revision is up in the air

September 11, 2010

The European Union (EU) has left the October revision of its Common Position on Cuba up in the air, already having been delayed on two occasions, arguing that the debate over the validity of the document, which frames relations with the island, requires “great prepatory work.” [EFE]

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In pursuit of change to EU’s Cuba policy

July 28, 2010

Deutsche Welle reports of a rebellious Spain hell-bent on pushing for change in the EU’s stance on Cuba: As holder of the rotating EU Council presidency, Spain tried to massively influence the EU position on Cuba by pushing for increased dialogue and a normalization of relations despite Cuba not yet meeting the benchmarks set out [...]

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Cuba politics: Freedom calls

July 14, 2010

From the Economist Intelligence Unit: No democratisation If the prisoners — who include journalists, community organisers and opposition figures — are indeed set free, this would be a major concession on the part of the Castro government. It appears to be designed for external consumption, however. It could lead to improvements in Cuba’s foreign relations, [...]

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Formal protest against EU diplomats

August 28, 2009

It looks like the EU diplomats who visited the wife of dissident Darsi Ferrer have hit a raw nerve with the Cuban government.  Ferrer was arrested last month on charges of buying bags of cement on the black market.  More on the Cuban regime’s reaction. Cuba delivered a formal protest today to diplomats from five [...]

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