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Ukraine, Trump and Syria dominate agenda at European Council

Today, EU leaders convene in Brussels for the final regular European Council meeting of the year, with key discussions anticipated to focus on Ukraine, Syria, and the implications of Donald Trump's return to the White House.

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Half of EU countries missed first deadline to implement migration pact

Only 14 countries have submitted their National Implementation Plans. The Polish government is unwilling to present it.

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Will Georgia’s presidential election test its EU ties?

On Saturday, the Georgian parliament will elect a new president, while EU leaders worry that the choice may signal further distancing from the EU.

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Has Europe politicised the right to asylum?

EU leaders describe increasing entries of migrants though Belarusian and Russian borders as a 'hybrid threat', but the expression is criticised by some organisations seeking greater adherence to international legal obligations.

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Brussels blesses Poland's plan to temporarily suspend asylum right

The new guidelines put forward by Brussels reflect the right-wing shift that is rapidly reshaping the bloc's migration and asylum policy.

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With Assad gone, the EU wonders: Should Syrian refugees be sent back?

The fall of Bashar al-Assad has prompted complex questions about the future of the one million Syrians who fled the war and sought refuge in Europe.

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Netherlands begins implementation of additional border controls

The Netherlands is reintroducing temporary controls on its borders, set to last six months.

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Will the French government likely fall, and how will that hit Brussels

French prime minister Michel Barnier will face a no-confidence vote today that could topple his government and bring more chaos to the EU.

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How will António Costa lead the European Council?

Former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa is now President of the European Council. If his experience raises hopes for his ability to lead the EU's 27 member states - he takes on the role at a difficult time.

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Four dead after migrant boat tragedy off Greek island

The Greek migration minister warned that worsening winter weather and ongoing geopolitical turmoil are making Mediterranean crossings even more dangerous.

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What to expect from Ursula von der Leyen's second presidency

Russia's war on Ukraine, Donald Trump and the poor health of the European economy will define the start of Ursula von der Leyen's second presidency.

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Spain to legalise around 300,000 undocumented migrants per year

The policy will come into effect next May and aims to expand the country’s aging workforce.

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Hungary seeks to settle Erasmus row as ECJ fines soar to €360 million

Hungary has offered to settle its Erasmus dispute with Brussels, which has left 21 Hungarian universities without access to the popular programme.

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Italy's coastguard accused of 'manslaughter' over migrant boat deaths

NGO Sea-Watch alleges that the Italian coastguard's failure to respond immediately to a shipwreck off Lampedusa led to the death of 21 migrants.

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Record level of residence permits issued in EU to third nationals

Most permits are granted for work and family reasons, with also a significant share issued on humanitarian grounds.

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EU should strive to maintain a professional relationship with Trump

Ex-US president Donald Trump is close to re-election, as projections indicate that key states are in the hand of the Republicans.

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Commission nominee touts 'humane and legal' asylum return hubs during

Magnus Brunner, the nominee to be the next European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, said the bloc should remain "open-minded" to exploring "new ideas" to curb irregular migration.

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Promised land no more? Data shows European migration to US declining

Europeans still account for a significant portion of the immigrant population in the US, but the number of arrivals, particularly from western and southern Europe, is declining, as most Europeans prefer to migrate within their own continent.

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EU countries discuss voluntary return of Syrian refugees

The idea of returning Syrian refugees has gained traction across the European Union as countries adopt a hardened stance on migration.

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EPP and far right MEPs call to build a wall at the EU border

Right-wing lawmakers voted in favour of funding "external physical barriers" under the EU's 2025 budget, resulting in a majority of MEPs rejecting the Parliament's political declaration usually attached to it.