FYROM name issue – Kotzias: ‘honest compromise’; Poposki: ‘no false expectations’
KOTZIAS: as regards the name issue “we are seeking an honest compromise” – POPOSKI: “creation of false expectations is in no one’s interest.”
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European Council president Tusk invites EU leaders to discuss migratory crisis
Tusk: “Our goal is clear: we must regain control over our external borders to stem migratory flows and to preserve Schengen. This is why at our October meeting we put the above issue at the top of our agenda and asked the Commission to table proposals aimed at enhancing the mandate of Frontex and improving the management of the EU’s external borders.”
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UN Refugee Agency calls for reinforcement of search and rescue in the Aegean
Deeply saddened by two consecutive tragedies, UNHCR reiterates its call for additional resources for search and rescue operations in the Aegean Sea and the stepping up of efforts to provide legal avenues so people can avoid dangerous sea voyages organized by ruthless smugglers.
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‘EU blame game causes migrant suffering in Greece’ – HRW
Several European ministers and senior EU officials have been quoted as accusing Greece of not doing its job of policing the European Union’s external borders and stemming the flow of asylum seekers and migrants, also of refusing to accept EU help to do so.
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Syrian refugee crisis: EU Trust Fund launches single biggest EU response package
EU Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian crisis adopted a package of programmes totalling €350 million, the single biggest EU measure in response to the Syrian refugee crisis to date.
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EU and Turkey committed to their common future
Turkey and the EU discussed the importance of overcoming the common challenges ahead. In line with the conclusions of the European Council of 15 October, they agreed that the accession process needs to be re-energized. They are committed to carry further their existing ties and solidarity and adopt result-oriented action to prepare their common future.
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Donald Tusk: ‘this is an important moment for the EU and for Turkey’
In his introductory remarks, at the meeting of EU heads of state or government with Turkey, President Donald Tusk said: “[T]his is an important moment for the EU and I am sure also for Turkey. If the ambitious agreement that we are about to adopt is fully implemented, the 29th of November 2015 will be a crucial date in EU-Turkish relations.
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Federica Mogherini: ‘working closely with Turkey on many difficult issues’
High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini, in her remarks ahead of the Meeting of Heads of State or Government of the European Union with Turkey said: “We have difficult times. All of us know very well that apart from the meeting of today, both us, Turkey, but also the region, Turkish people, the European people are all living in very difficult times…”
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‘As the world turns away, refugees are still drowning in the Med’ – HRW
The response of the European Union has to be multifaceted. It should include measures to reduce the need for dangerous journeys and tackle the root causes of refugee and migration flows in a way that respects human rights.
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State of Play: EU measures to address the refugee crisis
In September, European Commission presented a set of priority actions to implement the European Agenda on Migration to be taken within the next six months. This included both short term actions to stabilise the current situation as well as longer term measures to establish a robust system that will bear the test of time. The list of priority actions set out the key measures immediately required in terms of: (i) operational measures; (ii) budgetary support and (iii) implementation of EU law.
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