Austria’s Social Democrat Chancellor Christian Kern and conservative Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz rejected European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker’s vision to expand eurozone to the East and a border control free zone. In his annual State of the European Union speech (#SOTEU2017), Juncker suggested a vision of a post-2019 EU where some 30 countries would be…
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Britons for strict migration policies
Immigration is good for the UK, but the public wishes to see it controlled after Brexit because of the impact it can have, particularly on those on low incomes, Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday, September 6. A leaked government document showed Britain is considering measures to restrict immigration for all but the highest-skilled…
Safeguarding Good Friday Agreement
“On Ireland and Northern Ireland, Michel gave credit to this, our coordinators have met again to build on discussions in July” – said the UK top negotiator David Davis, following the third round of Brexit talks in Brussels. “We had a good discussion on maintaining the Common Travel Area and on safeguarding the Good Friday Agreement, on…
Citizens’ rights remain a top priority
“.. It is only through flexibility and imagination that we’ll achieve a deal that truly works for both sides. In some areas we have found this from the Commission’s side, which I welcome, but there remains some way to go” – EU top negotiator David Davis said by the end of the third round of talks…
Davis appeals to ‘imagination’
On Monday, August 28, Mr Davis and Mr Barnier will meet for the opening plenary session, formally starting Brexit negotiations. Officials from the UK and EU will then meet in working groups to discuss the technical detail behind each side’s proposals, before the round is closed by Mr Davis and Mr Barnier on Thursday, September…
EU calls DPRK to halt missile launches
“The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) today launched a number of short range ballistic missiles. Such actions violate multiple UN Security Council resolutions and seriously undermine regional peace and stability” – says the statement of the European External Action Service on DPRK’s launch of a number of short range ballistic missiles. https://twitter.com/dwnews/status/901449657829609472 “The DPRK must…
Amsterdam, Zagreb in line for EU agencies
European cities from Amsterdam to Zagreb have lined up for deals including free rents, landmark buildings and tailor-made relocation services in a race to house two prestigious EU agencies that will leave London after Brexit. 19 cities fighting 2host @EMA_News hq after #Brexit. Sweet deals offered &political alliances made. https://t.co/j3k2dRUoT1 — Valentin Fulga M.D. (@valentinfulga)…
EU aligns with UN on North Korea threat
“There is an urgent need for a de-escalation of tensions on the situation on the Korean Peninsula. It is a priority for the European Union and for the rest of the international community. We therefore call on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to refrain from any further provocative action that can only increase…
Lavrov: Russia open to dialogue with US & EU
The United States is trying to keep Europe in the Trans-Atlantic alliance and, at the same time, to brazenly ensure US energy companies’ interests, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a meeting with the participants in the Territory of Meanings on the Klyazma National Educational Youth Forum, TASS agency reports. “While the struggle to…
UK does not agree with €40 billion Brexit fee
Britain does not recognize media reports that the government is willing to pay 40 billion euros to exit the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May’s spokesman said. The so-called “exit bill” is one of the first issues on the Brexit negotiating agenda, and also one of the most contentious. The EU has articulated a figure…
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