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EU rejects Italian request to open ports to migrants

EU interior ministers have refused to support an Italian proposal to open up European ports to ships carrying migrants.

Turkey

EU parliament requests suspension of Turkey's accession talks

The European Parliament requests a suspension on accession talks for Turkey if it goes ahead with a constitutional overhaul that would expand President Erdogan's powers.

World News

Amnesty International slams EU migrant policy

This year is on its way to becoming the most deadly for migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe.

Europe News

MEPs back EU-Cuba pact

MEPs have backed an EU deal to cooperate more closely with Cuba.

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EU unveils migration action plan for Italy

The EU has unveiled a new action plan designed to help Italy cope with the influx of migrants to its shores.

World News

Italy summons Austria's ambassador in row over border patrol

Austria's announcement that troop patrols on its border with Italy could be stepped up prompts Rome to summon its neighbouring country's ambassador.

Europe News

Italy wants new rules for Mediterranean rescue workers

Italy is seeking new rules for NGOs who rescue migrants at sea.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Italy seeks new rules for sea rescue NGOs

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily round-up of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital.

France

Europe honours German titan Helmut Kohl

World leaders have paid a final tribute to Helmut Kohl, the former Chancellor who reunited Germany and helped shape Europe as we know it.

France

'Chez Yvonne': The restaurant where Kohl dined with Chirac

The then German and French leaders discussed Europe's future over dinner at the Strasbourg eatery

Germany

Tributes paid to 'true European' Helmut Kohl

Europe News

From e-Estonia to e-Europe - Tallinn pushes for data-led economy

Free movement of data is a key focus, as Estonia takes up EU presidency

Europe News

'The best is yet to come' - Estonia set to take up EU presidency

Tallinn says its goal is to make Europe more united and stronger

Europe News

Italy blocking migrant rescue ships - would it be illegal?

As Italy ramps up pressure on the EU to help with the influx of mostly African migrants, there is a warning that any move to block rescue ships would go against humanitarian…

Bulgaria

Bulgaria to pressure EU over food quality discrepancies

Bulgaria has lent its weight behind complaints levied against the European Union over discrepancies found in the quality of identical food products sold in both east and west European countries.

United Kingdom

Brexit: Theresa May evokes 'implementation period'

During PMQs, Theresa May announced an implementation period could be needed to ensure a smooth Brexit.

United Kingdom

Brexit could break up more than a political union – it could break up families

Tough immigrations policies in the UK led some citizens and their foreign partners to live elsewhere in the EU - but now their future is unclear

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU fines Google

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from the EU's de facto political capital

Portugal

Portugal fire inquiry

Dozens of victims of the worst forest fires in Portugal's history did not get the help they needed.

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU Brexit negotiator cool on May's citizens offer

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories from Europe's de facto political capital.