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6 EU Nations to Take in Stranded ‘Ocean Viking’ Migrants
Maltese Prime Minister, Joseph Muscat has announced on Twitter that following discussions with the European Commission, 6 EU member states have agreed to relocate the 356 migrants stranded aboard the Ocean Viking ship. The Norwegian flagged
Backstop ‘indispensable’ Macron tells Johnson at Paris Brexit talks
French President Emmanuel Macron has told British Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the backstop to avoid a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland is an ‘indispensable guarantee to preserve stability in Ireland’. The two met
Government appeals to Irish businesses to get Brexit-ready as 10-week countdown begins
With 10 weeks to go to the Brexit deadline on October 31st, the Irish Government is urging businesses to ensure they are ready. The Government has highlighted steps that all businesses should take now to prepare
Italy Starts Tense Coalition Talks after Prime Minister Conte Quits over ‘Reckless’ Salvini
The Five Stars Movement and the until now opposition Democratic Party are trying to stop Salvini from coming becoming the next Italian Prime Minister.
Trump Calls Off Visit over Denmark’s Refusal to Discuss Sale of Greenland
The US President has used the questionable "Greenland sale" issue as a pretext to cancel his planned trip to Copenhagen.
Trump Wants to Buy Greenland, One of EU’s OCTs, from Denmark
It remains unclear how seriously the US President has floated the idea.
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EU to Solidify External Borders without ‘Militarizing’, Juncker Vows in Last State of the Union Address
The European Union is going to send 10,000 additional border guards to its external borders without, however, ending up “militarizing”, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker declared in his last annual State of the Union address.
Ireland Backing May’s Idea for All-UK Customs Union with EU after Brexit, Report Says
Ireland’s government is backing an idea of UK Prime Minister Theresa May on how to achieve a breakthrough in the Brexit talks over the Irish border issue, namely, keep the entire UK in a customs union with the EU, according to a report.
EU Headed towards ‘EU Army’, EC Spokesman Acknowledges after Macron’s Call
Margaritis Schinas says the growing level of intra-EU defense cooperation will likely result in an "EU army".
May Survives No Confidence Vote despite Killed EU – UK Brexit Deal
Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the largest opposition party, Labor, is under increased pressure to call for a new referendum on Brexit.
Murky Businessman Charged for Journalist Jan Kuciak’s Assassination in Slovakia
The charged businessman is known to have threatened the journalist a number of times.
Trump Seems to Hate the EU. Is It Because He Already Had a George W. Bush Florida Orange Juice Moment?
The United States has had to back down twice in the past 16 years in major trade disputes with the European Union.
EU Defied US over Iran’s Nuclear Program with INSTEX. Was It Worth It?
INSTEX has created a dangerous precedent that can ruin future Western sanctions, while also disgruntling everybody.
How Long before Russia’s Risky Toying with Europe’s Far Right Really Backfires?
Engaging with the European far right is an unpredictable, risky business because you never what kinds of monsters it might produce.
New EC Chief Ursula von der Leyen: A Disappointment Already or the First to Make Sense?
The next President of the European Commission could outplay the unpleasant Eastern European and Italian leaders who voted her into office. And she really should.
