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Police pelted with eggs as farmers protest in Brussels

There have been angry scenes in Brussels as EU farmers protested over falling milk and meat prices. Eggs and firecrackers were thrown at police, as

World News

Migrants crisis: Mogherini appeals for unity as EU ministers meet at odds

Austria has called on the European Union to “open its eyes” to the migration crisis, saying recent events had exposed the situation as a “shambles”

Europe News

Europe faces a "moment of truth" over migrants

Europe News

Europe faces a "moment of truth" over migrants

The European Commission has confirmed plans for bigger refugee relocation quotas. It follows a visit to the Greek island of Kos by the First Vice

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United Kingdom

Cameron bows to pressure as Britain set to let in more Syrian refugees

In Britain the outcry following the death of three-year-old Aylan Kurdi – who was photographed lying dead on a beach – plus some intense domestic and

Hungary

Hungary's PM stands firm over tough approach to migrants

Hungary’s prime minister is standing by his tough approach to dealing with the migrant crisis. Viktor Orban, who has been meeting officials in

Serbia

Serbia PM demands EU finds solution to migrant crisis

Serbia’s prime minister had warned of “huge problems” with migrants once Hungary deploys its military on its border with Serbia. Aleksandar Vucic

Czech Republic

Handling of migrants 'reminiscent of Nazi concentration camps'

World News

Calls grow for overhaul of EU asylum laws

With the numbers of desperate people fleeing war and poverty showing no signs of abating the foreign ministers of Germany France and Italy have

World

Exclusive: Mediterranean deaths are changing attitudes to migration crisis, says EU commissioner

An increasing number of migrants are making their way into Europe through the Western Balkans. What challenges does this pose for the transit

World News

Refugee awareness increasing in choice destinations

The deaths of 71 refugees in a truck in Austria stoked greater awareness of the stakes involved, the risks people run, the desperation of the places

Business Line

Europe's refugee crisis

This week’s edition of Business Line is focused on the story that dominated the headlines over these past few weeks: migrants. According to the

Europe News

EU plans new migration system

The European Commission is planning a new permanent system to relocate refugees more fairly across Europe. The still-to-be-unveiled proposal will be

United Kingdom

Britain to make EU poll question more "fair"

Britain is to change the wording in its planned referendum on EU membership to make it more neutral. Voters will be asked if they want to “remain or

World News

Schengen recoil could turn EU travel back 20 years

European Union border control systems are under an unprecedented strain with the asylum seeker crisis. The EU bloc’s external borders have physical

World News

Hungary's hardline stance on refugees 'benefits' people smugglers

Campaigners for migrants’ welfare in Hungary say the government’s hardline stance towards refugees is costing the country a fortune. They have called

World News

EU migration policy long on diversity, short on unity

How far has the EU come in developing a common immigration policy? Not far enough, say critics, given the disparity of its voices. None of the

France

French PM Valls urges EU solidarity amid unprecedented migrant crisis

EU nations must stand together in tackling the migrant crisis and provide a safe haven for those fleeing war and oppression. That was the message

Economy

Eurozone inflation unchanged in August

Inflation in the Eurozone in August was stable at the same level year-on-year as the previous month, defying forecasts of a slowdown. Much cheaper

World News

Hungary summons French ambassador over border fence row

Hungary’s foreign minister has summoned the French ambassador after the French foreign minister’s criticism of Hungary’s so-called anti-migrant