European Court of Justice dismisses eastern states’ challenge to refugee quota
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has struck down a challenge from Hungary and Slovakia over the bloc’s mandatory refugee
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Author: Deutsche Welle
Dream of Europe turns deadly at Bulgaria’s border
The journey to Europe by a family of Iraqi refugees ended in tragedy after Bulgarian officials blocked their path. Trifa’s
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Calls for calm as Serbia and Macedonia act out Balkan thriller
Alleged espionage, artificially created tensions and a lot of hot air are standard elements in a Balkan drama. But what
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Balkan states sit in endless EU waiting room as Trieste summit begins
“The future of the Balkans is within the European Union.” European Union leaders made this declaration during the 2003 EU-Western
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Albania’s Socialists on track for win in low-turnout election
The ruling Socialist Party has emerged as the likely winner of Albania’s latest parliamentary election. Although the party may have
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Pride and a fight for LGBTQ+ recognition in Greece
Greece’s LGBTQ+ community continues fighting for acceptance of sexual diversity. A sea of rainbow colors surrounding the White Tower of
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Roaming charges for EU mobile phone users reach the end of the line
Mobile phone customers in the European Union no longer need to pay extra charges when they leave their country, as
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EU launches new defence fund amid growing security concerns
With a looming Brexit and US pressure to boost defence spending, the EU has created a fund to bolster defence
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Parents of EU children can receive EU residency
Non-EU citizens have a possibility to stay in the bloc if their children are EU nationals, the EU’s top court
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