With the longstanding name disagreement between Macedonia and Greece recently settled, European Union plans for expansion are under increased scrutiny. France’s Macron has strongly stated that France …
UK releases Brexit residency rules for EU citizens
The UK has released plans for one of the most contentious elements of Brexit, the residency rules for EU citizens. The new system details the options for the over 3 million EU citizens currently …
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Merkel, Macron announce landmark EU deal
Under the deal, the EU will create a single eurozone budget for investment and the promotion of economic convergence within its 19 member states. The bill also covered banking provisions and …
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EU develops common strategy for illicit weapons reduction
Addressing the threats posed by terrorism, organized crime, and others, the EU has adopted a strategy to combat illicit firearms, small arms and light weapons. The strategy document establishes …
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EU legislature report on defense reaffirming NATO, UK ties, and common EU defense
In spite of the tense G7 summit, the European Parliament produced a large report acknowledging the US’s key position in NATO and European security. It also emphasizes continued and strong defense ties …
Foreign crime and professional criminals responsible for a growing share of arrests in Denmark
The percentage of crimes committed in Denmark by persons not living in the country has risen from 2 to 10%, including 25% of thefts and 20% of burglary. This increase has been attributed mostly to …
A multi-dimensional approach to disinformation
The report of the European Union independent High level Group on fake news and online disinformation has been released. In the report, the experts convened argue that a broad societal understanding …
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A Square Peg in a Round Hole? Turkey’s Fledgling Bid for EU Candidacy
Recent demonstrations in Turkey have awakened a conversation that had fallen out of public interest: should Turkey be admitted into the European Union? Three years have passed since any progress was …
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