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Waves of testimonies flood social media as member of Paris establishment faces abuse allegations

France introduces curfew as Germany considers tougher measures after deaths hit record high

Political crisis triggered as ex-PM withdraws party from governing coalition

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Britain’s departure from the EU cancelled agreement on motoring offences

German chancellor’s CDU party will elect a new leader this week

Berlin had promoted pact that no members of the bloc would strike separate deals to secure jabs

Stockholm passes lockdown law as infection and death rates continue to outstrip those of Nordic neighbours

German chancellor and Vladimir Putin discuss joint production of jab as criticism of Berlin’s vaccinations rollout intensifies

Just 516 people given Pfizer jab in first week of mass vaccination scheme as doctors face bureaucratic chaos

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Other Eastern European EU members also opposed the blockade, which trapped their citizens in the UK

EU sets deadline of Christmas Eve as UK negotiators hint an agreement is close

Compromise on EU catch reduction may have unlocked last-minute talks

France’s ban on all arrivals from the UK may be temporary - but EU-wide rules are likely to follow

Authorities in French capital ordered to pay €90,000 for breaking gender parity rules

Boris Johnson facing growing opposition to plans to relax UK coronavirus rules during the festive season

Bloc publishes proposals as negotiations remain deadlocked ahead of Sunday deadline

Bloc publishes no-deal planning as negotiators head back to the table with new deadline

Talks back in the hands of negotiators after political intervention cannot break deadlock

Prime minister is meeting with European Commission chief Ursula Von Der Leyen

PM takes matters into his own hands after Michel Barnier sets Wednesday deadline for deal

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 8 December

Conflict between EU power brokers triggered during Michel Barnier’s Covid isolation

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 7 December

Talks enter 11th-hour phase with likelihood of an agreement hanging in the balance

Crunch talks to continue ahead of key EU meeting on Thursday

Interior minister says inspections are part of ‘massive action against separatism’

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 4 December

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UK officials claim the bloc’s negotiators are upping demands about state aid

Care homes may face delays in getting deliveries of the Covid-19 jab owing to logistical difficulties

Diplomats warn EU negotiators not to give too many concessions to win agreement

Negotiators from EU and UK are nearing finishing lap of race to reach future trade treaty