EU leaders agreed that their “comprehensive, pragmatic and resolute” migration strategy, which aims to restore control of external borders and to reduce arrivals and the number of deaths at sea, was bringing results and should be consolidated. At the same time they highlighted the need for vigilance on all migration routes and readiness to react to any…
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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…
EU claims “relocation success”
6.09.2017. Brussels. Today the Commission is presenting four progress reports on actions taken under the European Agenda on Migration to better manage migration and protect the EU’s external borders. The package outlines progress made in the EU’s relocation and resettlement schemes and also reports on the roll-out of the European Border and Coast Guard and the implementation of the EU-Turkey Statement, as well…
EU Commission laudits for migrant relocations
The European Commission has adopted its 14th progress report on relocation of asylum seekers within the EU and resettlement of refugees from outside the EU. The considers that that there is ‘good progress’ in the resolution of the situation. “With relocations reaching record levels in June (with over 2,000 relocated from Greece and almost 1,000…
UN calls for solidarity with Italy
Italy needs more international support to assist the waves of migrants and refugees crossing the Mediterranean, the United Nations refugee chief today urged. “What is happening in front of our eyes in Italy is an unfolding tragedy,” said Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees. He stressed that “this cannot be an Italian problem alone….
Europarliament pivots migration
21.06.2017. The European Parliament hosted the conference on migration management ahead of the EU summit to launch a platform for regular dialogue between all actors involved. #MigrationEU #EP pic.twitter.com/RWLS21yn9M — Anna van Densky (@AnnaVanDensky) June 21, 2017 It has address responsibility sharing among Member States, ensuring a stable and secure environment both in and at the…
EU-China Summit in Brussels
The 19th bilateral summit between the EU and China will take place on 1-2 June in Brussels. The aim will be to advance on the strategic partnership between the EU and China. 'EU-China Summit to Focus on Trade, Climate Change' @investorseurope #chinatrade https://t.co/mrYwgkM8Xp — Investors Europe (@onlineplatforms) May 30, 2017 Trade, climate change and migration…
EU Global Strategy in the area of security and defence
The Foreign Affairs Council, 18.05.2017, will take stock of the implementation of the EU Global Strategy in the area of security and defence. Min @AbelaCarmelo doorstep prior today's mtgs #FAC Defence & Home Affairs:on the agendas #counter terrorism #effective solidarity #migration pic.twitter.com/t2fGCcYFX1 — MaltaPermRep 🇲🇹 🇪🇺 (@MaltainEU) May 18, 2017 Defence ministers will examine the…
Foreign affairs Council agenda
The Foreign affairs Council will start with a joint session of defence and foreign affairs ministers on security and defence. The Council is expected to adopt conclusions assessing progress achieved since the European Council of 15 December 2016. The conclusions will form the basis of a report for the European Council on 9-10 March 2017….
Malta Summit: focus on Libya
In the morning, the 28 EU heads of state of government will address the external dimension of migration. They are expected to focus their discussions on the Central Mediterranean route and Libya. (Photo: illustration, Libyan migrant camp) With the spring approaching, leader are expected to agree on a number of immediate and concrete measures to stem migratory flows,…
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