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Hungary prepares for referendum on EU refugee quotas
Campaigning in Hungary is in full swing ahead of a referendum this Sunday on EU refugee quotas.Campaigning in Hungary is in full swing ahead of a referendum this Sunday on EU refugee quotas.
EU lays groundwork for a coherent, collective and speedy defence strategy
France and Germany have laid the groundwork for a European defence plan at an informal meeting of defence ministers in Bratislava.France and Germany have laid the groundwork for a European defence plan at an informal meeting of defence ministers in Bratislava.
EU unveils 'debit card' scheme for Syrian refugees in Turkey
The 348-million euro programme is part of the deal aimed at curbing the number of refugees coming to Europe.The 348-million euro programme is part of the deal aimed at curbing the number of refugees coming to Europe.
French president vows to dismantle Calais 'Jungle' camp 'by end of year'
The French president has met with local politicians and officials in Calais to ease concerns about the town’s so-called Jungle migrant camp.The French president has met with local politicians and officials in Calais to ease concerns about the town’s so-called Jungle migrant camp.
All you need to know about Hungary's refugee referendum
Hungary is holding a referendum over the EU’s controversial refugee quotas on Sunday, October 2.Hungary is holding a referendum over the EU’s controversial refugee quotas on Sunday, October 2.
France's Hollande visits Calais, vowing to close 'Jungle'
President Francois Hollande has gone to Calais, vowing to completely dismantle the so-called ‘jungle’ migrant camp there before winter.President Francois Hollande has gone to Calais, vowing to completely dismantle the so-called ‘jungle’ migrant camp there before winter.
Balkan route nations 'to push for faster action' to resolve migration crisis
European leaders from countries along the Balkan migrant route have gathered in Vienna with the aim of pushing other EU member states to take faster action over the migration…European leaders from countries along the Balkan migrant route have gathered in Vienna with the aim of pushing other EU member states to take faster action over the migration…
'Balkan route' leaders meet in Vienna to tackle migration crisis
The so-called Balkan migration route has been the focus of attention at a summit in Vienna of leaders from affected countries.The so-called Balkan migration route has been the focus of attention at a summit in Vienna of leaders from affected countries.
More bodies recovered from sea after Egypt migrant tragedy
Rescuers in Egypt have pulled more bodies from the sea, two days after a boat sank as it carried migrants towards Europe.Rescuers in Egypt have pulled more bodies from the sea, two days after a boat sank as it carried migrants towards Europe.
Tragedy at sea as another migrant boat sinks in the Med
At least 43 people have been killed and scores more are missing after a boat carrying almost 600 migrants capsized off the coast of Egypt.At least 43 people have been killed and scores more are missing after a boat carrying almost 600 migrants capsized off the coast of Egypt.
Alone and traumatised children arrive in Greece
Greece is under pressure to care for a tide of unaccompanied refugee children from babies to teenagers arriving on its shores.Greece is under pressure to care for a tide of unaccompanied refugee children from babies to teenagers arriving on its shores.
UN General Assembly on refugees and migrants
The United Nations’ 71st General Assembly, underway in New York, is the first summit on refugees and migrants.The United Nations’ 71st General Assembly, underway in New York, is the first summit on refugees and migrants.
Paris police clear more than 1,500 migrants from street camp
Police in Paris have evacuated a camp holding around 1,500 migrants who have been living on the streets of the French capital for weeks.Police in Paris have evacuated a camp holding around 1,500 migrants who have been living on the streets of the French capital for weeks.
Scuffles on Chios over overcrowded migrant camp
A demonstration against the Greek government’s handling of the migrant crisis turned violent on the island of Chios on Wednesday night (September 14).A demonstration against the Greek government’s handling of the migrant crisis turned violent on the island of Chios on Wednesday night (September 14).
80 Germans clash with a group of young asylum-seekers in Bautzen
About 80 Germans have clashed with a group of 20 asylum seekers in the eastern town of Bautsen.About 80 Germans have clashed with a group of 20 asylum seekers in the eastern town of Bautsen.
Europe needs a clear vision of its future, Germany and France meet ahead of Bratislava
German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in Paris to meet the French President to swap notes ahead of the Bratislava summit of EU leaders, minus Britain on Friday.German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in Paris to meet the French President to swap notes ahead of the Bratislava summit of EU leaders, minus Britain on Friday.
Europeans wait for Juncker's words on the State of the Union
The head of the European Commission gave his first so-called State of the Union speech in September last year.The head of the European Commission gave his first so-called State of the Union speech in September last year.
Greek PM calls on EU to do more to resettle refugees
Some 3,000 migrants have been rescued in the Mediterranean over the weekend.Some 3,000 migrants have been rescued in the Mediterranean over the weekend.
Is peace possible in Afghanistan? Tales from a country torn apart by war
Many Afghan nationals worked with the international forces in Kabul and elsewhere following the September 11 attacks in New York.Many Afghan nationals worked with the international forces in Kabul and elsewhere following the September 11 attacks in New York.
Merkel defends migrant policy despite regional election defeat
Angela Merkel has staunchly defended her policy towards migrants in a speech to the Bundestag.Angela Merkel has staunchly defended her policy towards migrants in a speech to the Bundestag.
The Brief from Brussels: spotlight on attacks against Polish nationals in UK
This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories across Europe.This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories across Europe.
New migrant centres in Paris announced
Paris will house almost 1000 migrants in two separate camps in the north of the city at an estimated cost of € 6.Paris will house almost 1000 migrants in two separate camps in the north of the city at an estimated cost of € 6.
Locals disrupt Calais traffic in call for demolition of "jungle" migrant camp
Some of the protesters who came to block the motorway approaches to Calais on Monday have vowed to stay and fight on until the migrant camp there dubbed the “jungle” is…Some of the protesters who came to block the motorway approaches to Calais on Monday have vowed to stay and fight on until the migrant camp there dubbed the “jungle” is…
France vows to close Calais migrant camp
French authorities plan to dismantle the so-called Calais Jungle camp – home to thousands of migrants fleeing war or poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.French authorities plan to dismantle the so-called Calais Jungle camp – home to thousands of migrants fleeing war or poverty in the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
How children are still dying at sea one year on from Alan Kurdi and that photo
Exclusive: Hundreds of children have continued to drown and die at sea in the year since Syrian youngster Alan Kurdi was photographed washed up on a Turkish beach, Euronews can…Exclusive: Hundreds of children have continued to drown and die at sea in the year since Syrian youngster Alan Kurdi was photographed washed up on a Turkish beach, Euronews can…
Migrants in the Med: Weather window sees crossing boom
A period of good weather has led to an increase in the number of migrants attempting make the journey to Europe from the north-African coastA period of good weather has led to an increase in the number of migrants attempting make the journey to Europe from the north-African coast
Italy: migrants arrive at the ports of Cagliari and Messina
A Norwegian ship arrives at the Italian port of Cagliari, carrying 1,100 rescued migrants.A Norwegian ship arrives at the Italian port of Cagliari, carrying 1,100 rescued migrants.
Building bridges, or walls? Donald Trump heads to Mexico
Donald Trump is full of surprises, it seems.Donald Trump is full of surprises, it seems.
Almost 10,000 migrants rescued in Strait of Sicily in two days
Around 3,000 migrants were rescued in the Strait of Sicily on Tuesday, in 30 separate missions.Around 3,000 migrants were rescued in the Strait of Sicily on Tuesday, in 30 separate missions.
For Britain migrants begin, and stay, in Calais, but France's patience wears thin
Calais’s squalid migrant centre is at the heart of talks between the French and British Interior Ministers, but the problem goes way beyond the camp and has now lasted for nearly 20…Calais’s squalid migrant centre is at the heart of talks between the French and British Interior Ministers, but the problem goes way beyond the camp and has now lasted for nearly 20…