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Migration to dominate crunch EU summit

Divided leaders will try to agree new migration approach amid fault lines threatening future of bloc

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Avramopoulos: I am opposed to Guantanamo Bay for Migrants

As the Commission sets out proposals to solve the migration crisis, EU Migration Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos insisted that the solutions being discussed by European leaders were not the same as "Guantanamo Bay for migrants", which he said would be against European values.

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Several EU leaders to meet this Sunday to find a solution to migration crisis

A flurry of diplomatic activity in recent days has resulted in the announcement of an emergency "informal meeting" on migration ahead of the European Council Summit later this month. Leaders of countries on the front line of Europe's migration crisis will be participating.

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EU considering "disembarkation platforms" in North Africa

A draft paper leaked in advance of this month's EU summit reveals that European leaders will consider plans to establish "disembarkation platforms" in North Africa in order to process asylum applications before migrants reach Europe.

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The Brief from Brussels: EU unites to protect businesses from US decisions on trade

The Brief from Brussels - brought to you from the Bulgarian capital, Sofia.

Bulgaria

EU's summit with Western Balkan nations promises path to membership

Summit reiterated objectives set 15 years ago, and reaffirmed determination to bring the Balkans into the EU family, but the post-summit press conference ranged further afield, to transatlantic relations, and Iran.

Bulgaria

EU commits to Iran deal and demands US tariff exemptions at Balkans summit

European Council President Donald Tusk, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov briefed the press following the EU-Western Balkans summit in Sofia.

Bulgaria

EU Leaders gather in Sofia to discuss Balkans and Trump

European Council President Donald Tusk put the US President at the top of the agenda, critcising his recent decision-making on the Iran nuclear deal and import trade tariffs.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: UK-Russia war of words hits fever pitch

World News

May seeks EU support for UK over 'pattern of Russian aggression'

European Union leaders are meeting for a two-day summit in Brussels, where British Prime Minister Theresa May has warned that Russia poses a threat to the whole bloc.

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EU: UK's Brexit position based on 'pure illusion'

European Council President repeats there can be no "cherry-picking" after meeting of EU leaders in Brussels

Europe News

Let the battle commence! EU leaders talk post-Brexit budget

Countries are divided on increasing future spending, after Brexit leaves hole

Europe News

Talking cash and top jobs at EU summit

EU leaders gather in Brussels to discuss the future face of EU, post-Brexit

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Brief from Brussels: EU leaders to debate post-Brexit future

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Brexit talks move to phase 2

This is State of the Union, euronews' weekly roundup of the big stories and the big issues facing the EU-28 over the past seven days.

World News

The king and queen of Europe work on their double act

Macron and Merkel's performances at EU summit present much more than merely a united front.

Economy

Migration, Brexit tops the agenda at EU summit

European leaders are meeting in Brussels for a two-day EU summit. Top of the agenda: defense, Brexit, and migration

Europe News

May in Brussels after Brexit blow

British Prime Minister Theresa May has arrived at the EU summit in Brussels - just a day after her own parliament snatched away control of the Brexit process.

Europe News

Brexit: Making good Britain's divorce deal

European Parliament pushes for Brexit breakthrough deal to become legally binding

Belgium

Three possible outcomes to Brexit talks, says Tusk

Outcome is up to UK, but Tusk suggests no Brexit may be an option