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The Brief from Brussels: Scotland's fresh independence push, Dutch election looms

This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of the daily news stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

Turkey

Erdogan's push for sweeping new powers for Turkey's presidency

In March 2016 a deadly car bomb exploded near a transport hub in Ankara.

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Thousands stage pro-EU demonstration in Berlin

Around 5,500 demonstrators gathered in Germany’s capital for a pro-EU rally, asking the Netherlands and France to vote against the far-right in upcoming…

Turkey

How EU countries have responded to Turkey rallies

The Turkish government is seeking the support of its nationals in Europe for a referendum over enhanced powers for its president.

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Belgium

EU ready to legally respond within 48-hours once Brexit is triggered

The European Union will be ready to respond within 48 hours to Britain’s notification to formally leave the 28-nation bloc, EU Council President Donald Tusk said on…

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EU split on multi-speed Europe

Poland has hit out at plans for a “multi speed” EU, arguing it will sideline some of the newer member states.

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State of the Union: EU gears up for multi-speed Europe

This is the State of the Union, the weekly roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

Belgium

Donald Tusk re-elected president of EU Council

Donald Tusk has been re-elected President of the European Council, the Prime Minister of Luxembourg has confirmed.

United Kingdom

Scotland threatens London with independence by autumn next year

Scotland may choose to have a second referendum on independence as early as autumn 2018, says First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

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The Brief from Brussels: tussle over Tusk, alarm over Hungary

This is the Brief from Brussels, a round-up of the daily news stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

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Poland steps up tussle over Tusk ahead of EU Summit

The Polish government, led by the Law and Justice Party, has escalated its efforts to block former Prime Minister Donald Tusk from a second term as European Council (EC)…

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Alarm in Brussels over new Hungary asylum law

Hungary’s hardline new asylum law has sent shockwaves through the European Parliament, with some MEPs calling for a plenary session to address it.

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EU Summit: 'The times, they are a' changing'

A key topic of this week’s EU Summit in Brussels is set to be plans for the next Summit, which will mark the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome.

United Kingdom

UK Lords vote to give parliament more power to reject final Brexit vote

The British House of Lords has backed another amendment to the Brexit bill demanding a “meaningful” vote from parliament before Theresa May’s final deal with the…

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The Brief from Brussels: Campaigners seek end to male-dominated conferences

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

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Top EU court rules member states don't have to issue visas to refugees

The EU’s top court said on Tuesday that member states don’t have to admit people on humanitarian grounds, even if they are at risk of torture or inhumane…

France

Francois Hollande and Angela Merkel call for 'multi-speed Europe'

Europeans leaders Francois Hollande and Angela Merkel have called for a "multi-speed Europe" at a mini-summit at the Palace of Versailles

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The Brief from Brussels: EU agrees military HQ

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

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France

France hosts "mini EU summit" at Versailles

Leaders gathered at the opulent palace - the symbol, for many, of France's "Ancien Regime" or old order - to prepare for the upcoming commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome.