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EU politicians mull Hungary referendum result

Both Brussels and Budapest are claiming victory over the migrant quotas referendum – the former the low turnout, the latter that a majority voted against the EU, leaving both sides at…

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The Brief from Brussels: EU eyes quick climate deal approval

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

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Hungarian PM Orban vows to amend constitution following refugee referendum result

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has vowed to amend the constitution to make sure the EU cannot settle migrants in his country.

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EU discord following Hungary migrant vote? Parliament and Commission react

The EU appears to be in discord following Hungary’s vote on migrant quotas.

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Colombia

Work to restart on Colombia's landmark FARC deal

Voters rejected the landmark deal as too lenient on the rebels in a popular vote on Sunday. The shock result has plunged the country into uncertainty.

Colombia

Back to the drawing board in Bogota

Work will begin on Monday to revive a plan to end the 52-year conflict between the Colombian government and the country's Marxist FARC guerrillas

Colombia

Colombia rejects peace deal with FARC rebels

Colombian voters confound forecasters by rejecting a landmark peace deal with FARC rebels considering it "too soft" on the guerrillas.

Colombia

Colombians reject landmark peace deal with FARC

Colombian voters confound forecasters by rejecting a landmark peace deal with FARC rebels considering it "too soft" on the guerrillas.

Hungary

Hungary's PM says Brussels cannot ignore "migrant quotas" vote

Almost all those who voted in a referendum in Hungary on Sunday rejected EU migrant quotas, but the turnout was too low to make the poll valid.

Colombia

Colombians head to the polls to vote on a historic peace deal with the FARC

Recent polls show two-thirds are likely to vote in favour of the agreement signed between the President and the head of the FARC on Monday.

Hungary

Hungary referendum on EU migrant quotas invalid, less than 50% turnout

The majority have rejected EU migrant quotas, but the turnout wasn’t high enough to pass the 50% threshold to make it valid.

Hungary

Turnout crucial to Hungary referendum result

Hungary's prime minister Viktor Orban did but the question is how many other Hungarians will?

Hungary

Hungarians vote in referendum on migrant quotas

Hungarians voted on Sunday in a controversial referendum on whether they want to accept EU migrant quotas.

Hungary

All you need to know about Hungary's refugee referendum

Hungary is holding a referendum over the EU’s controversial refugee quotas on Sunday, October 2.

Hungary

Hungary's Muslims fear migrant referendum

In Sunday’s referendum Hungarians will be asked whether they agree to the EU dictating how many migrants they must take in.

World News

Hungary to vote on controversial EU refugee quota

Hungary is holding the so called quota referendum on Sunday over the EU’s controversial refugee numbers policy.

Hungary

Hungarians urge the government to 'See the human' in pro-migration rally

On Friday (September 30), the Hungarian parliament in Budapest set the scene for a rally organisers have named ‘See the human!

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Hungary votes on migrant quotas

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

World News

Hungary prepares for referendum on EU refugee quotas

Campaigning in Hungary is in full swing ahead of a referendum this Sunday on EU refugee quotas.

Spain

Catalonia to hold independence vote next year, says regional leader

The President of Catalonia has said the Spanish region will hold a referendum on secession in 2017, whether the central government in Madrid agrees or not.