The Associated Press (CP) LUXEMBOURG.  The European Union said Monday it is considering an improvement of its relations with Cuba because of changes taking place there. Catherine Ashton, the European Union foreign affairs chief, said the Europeans "want a period of reflection" to see if and how ties can be improved. She did not elaborate, except to say, "I have no plans at the moment to travel to Cuba."">The Associated Press (CP) LUXEMBOURG.  The European Union said Monday it is considering an improvement of its relations with Cuba because of changes taking place there. Catherine Ashton, the European Union foreign affairs chief, said the Europeans "want a period of reflection" to see if and how ties can be improved. She did not elaborate, except to say, "I have no plans at the moment to travel to Cuba."">

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EU recognizes changes in Cuba; weighs better ties

The Associated Press (CP) LUXEMBOURG.  The European Union said Monday it is considering an improvement of its relations with Cuba because of changes taking place there.

Catherine Ashton, the European Union foreign affairs chief, said the Europeans "want a period of reflection" to see if and how ties can be improved.

She did not elaborate, except to say, "I have no plans at the moment to travel to Cuba."

Under President Raul Castro, Cuba has undergone changes, such as the freeing of some political prisoners.

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