Austrian politicians backpedal on refugee limits
On Wednesday, Austria’s top politicians announced a cap on the number of asylum-seekers entering the Alpine country in 2016. By
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Author: Deutsche Welle
EU holds key to Macedonia political crisis
For the fifth time in the last seven months, European Union Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn is traveling to Skopje on
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EU launches first-ever rule of law review against Poland
The European Commission has launched a probe into policy changes in Poland that may clash with EU law. It is
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Smugglers change tactics as refugee flow to Greece holds steady
Increased patrols and foul weather have forced smugglers to change tactics, but the refugee flow remains constant in Chios, Greece,
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Eastern Europe bristles after Cologne
Eastern European governments were against taking in Muslim refugees before the events in Cologne took place. Now, they feel vindicated
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Refugee crisis warnings to eastern EU nations from Germany, Austria
Eastern EU nations that refuse to accept refugees risk funding cuts and legal sanctions, according to two German cabinet ministers.
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National sovereignty ‘not at stake’ from EU border force
Plans for a new EU coast and border agency will have “full respect for national sovereignty,” European Commissioner for Migration
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The Balkan route to Western Europe for Yugoslavia guns
Many weapons on Europe’s black market come via the Balkans. The terrorists in the Paris attacks allegedly used such weapons.
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Brussels emerges from lockdown
A sense of normalcy returned to the Belgian capital on Wednesday as schools resumed lessons and public transportation services in
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