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EU calls for quick, fresh elections in Zimbabwe — 04 July 2008, 14:02 CET

The European Union called Friday for quick fresh elections in Zimbabwe, after President Robert Mugabe was returned to power in a widely condemned one-man poll last month.

EU insists Zimbabwe opposition chief must lead new cabinet — 02 July 2008, 13:17 CET

The European Commission insisted Wednesday that Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai should be named at the head of any new government.

SAfrica's Mbeki rejects EU demand on Zimbabwe govt — 02 July 2008, 10:58 CET

South African President Thabo Mbeki on Wednesday rejected an EU position that it will only accept a Zimbabwean government led by opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai.

EU will only accept Tsvangirai as Zimbabwe leader: Kouchner — 01 July 2008, 23:31 CET

The EU will only accept a Zimbabwe government led by Morgan Tsvangirai, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said Tuesday as Europe prepared to step up sanctions against President Robert Mugabe.

EU considers toughening Zimbabwe sanctions — 01 July 2008, 17:43 CET

European governments are looking at a raft of sanctions to be imposed on Zimbabwe after President Robert Mugabe was elected in a vote denounced as a sham, French officials leading the EU presidency said on Tuesday.

Berlin watching Mbeki reaction to Zimbabwean proposal — 30 June 2008, 13:59 CET

Germany said Monday it hoped South Africa would back a call by Zimbabwe's opposition for the African Union to name a second mediator to help President Thabo Mbeki steer talks on the country's political crisis.

EU denounces Mugabe's 'power-grabbing' — 30 June 2008, 14:05 CET

Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe election victory was "an exercise in power-grabbing" which is impossible to recognise, the European Commission said Monday, calling on the African Union to seek a political solution.

Mugabe's power 'questionable' : EU — 29 June 2008, 00:24 CET

Robert Mugabe's power in Zimbabwe is "questionable" as the country's only legitimate election was the first-round of the presidential vote which he lost, the EU presidency said Saturday.

Zimbabwe future talks must be based on first round vote: EU — 28 June 2008, 16:02 CET

The EU Commission called Saturday for a "negotiated political resolution" to Zimbabwe's electoral crisis, based on the first round vote result when opposition head Morgan Tsvangirai came out on top.

Minister visits Polish troops in Chad: spokeswoman — 28 June 2008, 11:46 CET

Poland's defence minister arrived in Chad Saturday to visit Polish troops stationed as part of an EU peacekeeping force in the volatile east of the African state, a ministerial spokeswoman said.

Global condemnation for Zimbabwe's 'sham' vote — 28 June 2008, 11:45 CET

The United States and European Union condemned Friday's vote in Zimbabwe as a "sham" and the major powers said it would not be recognised, but Robert Mugabe's one-man election caused a split among African governments.

Zimbabwe presidential poll a 'sham': Commission — 27 June 2008, 15:06 CET

The European Commission slammed Friday Zimbabwe's presidential election as a "sham" vote devoid of both validity and legitimacy.

Italy plans to propose EU envoy pullout from Zimbabwe — 27 June 2008, 11:09 CET

Italy's foreign minister said Friday he would propose that the European Union consider pulling out its ambassadors from Zimbabwe after authorities went ahead with a violence-marred election.

EU backs African call to postpone Zimbabwe presidential poll — 26 June 2008, 17:12 CET

The European Union backed Thursday an African bloc's call to postpone the presidential run-off vote in Zimbabwe, saying the results of the poll would not reflect the will of the people.

Britain leads EU efforts to turn screw on Mugabe — 25 June 2008, 22:44 CET

Britain announced Wednesday more targeted sanctions on Zimbabwe to force a "peaceful transition" of power, but experts questioned how effective they can be and said Africa must take the lead.

EU's Solana says Tsvangirai's withdrawal 'understandable' — 23 June 2008, 00:34 CET

EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said Sunday that the Zimbabwe opposition leader's decision to quit a presidential run-off was "understandable," deploring the election as a "travesty of democracy."

EU threatens more sanctions on Mugabe regime: summit — 20 June 2008, 21:55 CET

The EU, pressed by Britain, on Friday threatened President Robert Mugabe's regime with more sanctions, seeking to exert pressure ahead of a run-off presidential vote in Zimbabwe.

EU threatens more sanctions on Mugabe regime — 20 June 2008, 10:34 CET

The European Union implicitly threatened more sanctions against Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's regime on Friday, saying it stood ready to take further action against those behind the political violence.

EU forces in Chad strictly neutral: Solana — 17 June 2008, 17:06 CET

European Union forces deployed in Chad are unbiased and act strictly within their mandate, EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said Tuesday.

EU threatens to sanction Sudanese who protect Darfur culprits — 16 June 2008, 17:21 CET

The European Union on Monday threatened to impose sanctions against Sudanese who do not cooperate in bringing those accused of war crimes in Darfur to the international court.

Chad rebels seize town, EU troops come under fire — 14 June 2008, 23:17 CET

European Union peacekeepers returned fire after coming under attack in eastern Chad Saturday, a spokesman said, as rebel forces briefly seized a nearby town.

US to spend several million dollars to monitor Zimbabwe election — 11 June 2008, 00:06 CET

The United States said it is spending several million dollars to help international observers ensure that presidential elections in Zimbabwe are free and fair.

EU urges Zimbabwe to lift ban on NGO activities — 07 June 2008, 00:10 CET

The European Union condemned Friday Zimbabwe's pre-election ban on activities by non-governmental organisations and called for it to be lifted.

Africa-based extremists threaten Europe: EU official — 05 June 2008, 23:13 CET

Extremist groups are gaining strength in northern and western Africa and pose an important security threat to the European Union, the EU's anti-terror coordinator warned Thursday.

EU calls for Tsvangirai's immediate release — 05 June 2008, 00:08 CET

The EU presidency called on Zimbabwean authorities to immediately release opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai after his arrest on Wednesday ahead of a presidential election run-off against Robert Mugabe.