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EU budget 2014-2020: Council agrees to put greater focus on new priorities

09/03/2017 ENstaff EU budget, European Council, European Union, MFF

The European Council agreed to adjust the EU’s multi-annual financial framework (MFF) for 2014-2020 to bring it in line with new priorities.

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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

09/08/201610/08/2016 ENstaff EU, European Council, Federica Mogherini, Indigenous Peoples

“The EU is stepping up its efforts to protect Human Rights Defenders working on behalf of the most vulnerable and marginalized, including indigenous peoples”, said High Representative F. Mogherini.

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European Council agrees to zero fines and new deadlines for Portugal and Spain

08/08/201610/08/2016 ENstaff deficit, European Council, Portugal, Spain

It also stepped up the excessive deficit procedure for both countries, setting new correction deadlines and giving notice of measures to be taken.

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EU strongly condemns attempted coup in Turkey, calls for restraint

19/07/2016 ENstaff EU, EU enlargement, European Council, European Union, Foreign Affairs Committe, Hahn, military coop, Turkey

The EU calls for the full observance of Turkey’s constitutional order and stresses the importance of the rule of law prevailing. It is crucial to ensure full respect for all democratic institutions of the country including the elected government and the Turkish Grand National Assembly.

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EU leaders discuss the implications of “Brexit”

30/06/201630/06/2016 ENstaff Brexit, EU, European Council

“Leaders are absolutely determined to remain united and work closely together as 27,” said President Tusk at the press conference after the meeting.

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Deficits below 3% of GDP for Cyprus, Ireland and Slovenia

17/06/201618/06/2016 ENstaff Cyprus, deficit, European Council, Ireland, Slovenia

The European Council on Friday closed excessive deficit procedures for Cyprus, Ireland and Slovenia, confirming that they have reduced their deficits below the EU’s 3% of GDP reference value.

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EU Ministers for justice and security meet in Brussels

24/03/201624/03/2016 ENstaff Brussels attacks, EU, European Council, terrorsm

EU ministers will discuss the actual state of play in the fight against terrorism and pursue swift completion and implementation of legislation.

A Syrian refugee family walks at the head of a column organised by the Croatian police, one kilometre from the border crossing with Serbia. They are being moved to buses that will take them to Opatovic Transit Center.

UNHCR works to support vulnerable families on the move, especially the many unaccompanied or separated children at risk of sickness, trauma, violence, exploitation and trafficking.

We are particularly concerned about the welfare of unaccompanied boys and girls on the move and unprotected across Europe, many of whom have experienced the horrors of war and considerable hardship in making these journeys alone, says UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Volker Türk. ; More than 643,000 refugees and migrants arrived in Europe via the Mediterranean sea this year, including 502,500 in Greece only. Many of the refugees and migrants are desperate to move quickly onwards to Western Europe, fearing that borders ahead of them will close.

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UNHCR: Asylum safeguards must prevail

19/03/201620/03/2016 ENstaff EU, European Council, Turkey, UNHCR

The way the EU – Turkey plan will be implemented is crucial. The response must be about addressing the compelling needs of individuals fleeing war and persecution, UNHCR said.

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Refugee crisis: European Council shows solidarity with Greece by approving emergency support

09/03/201609/03/2016 ENstaff EU, European Council, refugee crisis

The Commission estimates that a total of €700 million will be needed in 2016-2018 to address the needs of refugees.

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European Council president Donald Tusk invites EU leaders to discuss refugee crisis

06/03/2016 ENstaff borders, EU, European Council, European Union, Greece, refugee crisis, Schengen, Turkey, Tusk

Tusk: “For the first time since the beginning of the migration crisis, I can see a European consensus emerging. It is a consensus around a comprehensive strategy that, if loyally implemented, can help stem the flows and tackle the crisis.”

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Ambassador of Norway:”The challenge for the Greek economy is its competitive edge and its business climate” [interview]

07/06/2016 ENstaff

The Ambassador of Norway in Athens, His Excellency Jørn Eugene Gjelstad, spoke to EmbassyNews.net and commented on the current developments in Greek and European politics, the economy and the refugee crisis.