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Russia to Discuss with EU about Greek Gas Pipeline
Russia is planning to hold a discussion with the European Commission, and in particular with Commissioner for Energy Union Maros Sefcovic, about the infrastructure construction outlook for transporting...
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25 Years Later: DIW Berlin’s Experts Analyse German and European Monetary Union
German monetary union on July 1, 1990 was politically necessary despite painful economic consequences – Greece, similar to the GDR back in the 1980s, in urgent need of reform – the crisis of European...
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Luxembourg Takes Over EU Presidency at Critical Moment
(l.t.r.) Nicolas Schmit, Minister of Labour, Employment and the Social and Solidarity Economy (Luxembourg) ; Xavier Bettel, Prime Minister (Luxembourg) ; Martin Schulz, President of the European...
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European Commission President Juncker Visits Cyprus
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will travel to Cyprus this week (Thursday 16 July and Friday 17 July) at the invitation of President Nikos Anastasiades. It will be President...
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European Commission Proposes Scrapping Frontex for a More Active Border Force
The European Union is looking to take a decisive step in establishing a more proactive border control in light of rising concern’s over the union’s security. Frontex, the EU’s current border authority,...
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Austria Postpones Receiving 1,491 Refugees from Greece
Austria refused to accept 1,491 refugees from Greece, asking to postpone their relocation for 12 months, according to the online edition of Austrian Neue Zurcher Zeitung. Austria requested from the...
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EU Calls for ‘Political Solutions’ in Dealing With Migrant Crisis
European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Christos Stylianides has called for “political solutions” in dealing with “the root causes” of the migrant crisis: war and poverty in...
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Terrorist Attacks Blast Brussels Airport, Metro Stations Leaving Several Dead...
Two explosions tore through the departure hall of Zaventem Brussels airport and another explosion that went off at a metro station on Tuesday morning left several dead and dozens wounded. According to...
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Commission Unveils Plans to Overhaul Asylum System and Migration Policy
The European Commission announced a series of measures to change the bloc’s asylum process and restructure the European Union’s migration policies. In a joint press conference after the meeting,...
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Despite Threat, EU Says No Shortcuts for Turkey’s Visa-Free Travel
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said Tuesday that Turkey must meet all remaining conditions before the EU can open up visa-free travel. His comments came a day after Turkish Prime...
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EU Creates New European Border Controls to Curtail Migrant Influx
The European Union has agreed to the creation of a new European border and coast guard following a joint decision by the European Commission, European Council and European Parliament. This paves the...
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European Commission Presents Proposals for Humane Asylum Policy
The European Commission presented proposals to complete the reform of the Common European Asylum System in order to move towards a fully efficient, fair and humane asylum policy – one which can...
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Happy 18th! MEPs Give Young Europeans Interrail Passes for Their Birthdays
MEPs are pondering ways to bring European youth closer together so that they can celebrate their continent’s diversity and feel a “sense of belonging.” The idea of giving young Europeans free...
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Europol’s Role Pivotal in a Changing, Evolving World of Crime
Europol’s role in this security environment could not be more central, EU Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos said in a message to Europol by for the 100th Management Board meeting. “The threats to the...
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European Commission: Stricter Border Controls in Schengen Zone to Be Lifted...
On Tuesday, the European Commission called for stricter border controls in the Schengen area to be lifted by November so that the passport-free zone can be restored to normal. The controls, originally...
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EU Commission to Discuss Migration Penalties for Bloc Members Refusing to...
On Tuesday the European Commission announced that in June it will be deciding on whether there are any legal cases or migration penalties to be made against countries in the EU, such as Poland and...
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EU Commission Welcomes German Clarifications on Controls for Greek Flights,...
The European Commission on Thursday said it welcomed clarifications provided by Germany during a trilateral meeting at expert level regarding the controls conducted at German airports on flights...
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European Commission President Mistakenly Calls FYROM, ‘Macedonia’ (video)
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker accidentally called the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, “Macedonia”, before he showed his embarrassment with a goofy grimace. Juncker’s slip of...
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Commission Unveils Plans to Overhaul Asylum System and Migration Policy
The European Commission announced a series of measures to change the bloc’s asylum process and restructure the European Union’s migration policies. In a joint press conference after the meeting,...
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Despite Threat, EU Says No Shortcuts for Turkey’s Visa-Free Travel
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said Tuesday that Turkey must meet all remaining conditions before the EU can open up visa-free travel. His comments came a day after Turkish Prime...
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