EU Leaders’ Summit, Biden Marks Abortion Ruling Anniversary, Guatemala’s Election, and More
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Heads of state from the European Union’s twenty-seven members meet in Brussels to discuss support for Ukraine and new initiatives to coordinate defense, economics, and migration; the Biden administration takes part in events marking the one-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which continues to draw international scrutiny; Guatemala holds its general election with voters concerned about poverty, crime, and political corruption; and the UN pledges $1.5 billion in aid to Sudan as fighting continues.   Mentioned on the Podcast   “Abortion Law: Global Comparisons,” CFR.org For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us at:  https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/eu-leaders-summit-biden-marks-abortion-ruling-anniversary-guatemalas-election-and-more 
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