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European Affairs · 8 Jun 2018 European Commission proposes €100 billion for research and innovation A new programme – Horizon Europe – will build on the achievements and success of the previous research and innovation programme (Horizon… European Commission · 7 Jun 2018 EASO’s Executive Director resigns amid allegations of harassment and an OLAF investigation The European Asylum Support Office (EASO) Management Board appointed Mr. Jamil Addou as interim Executive Director of Agency. The decision was taken… Austria · 7 Jun 2018 Putin visits Austria in first visit in EU state since re-election Easing of sanctions against Russia, the relations with the US and the European Union were the main topics discussed during a meeting… European Parliament · 7 Jun 2018 Will the EU Parliament be lost in translation? Next week’s European Parliament plenary week in Strasbourg could be disrupted by a series of strikes by interpreters, who plan to stop… Poland · 7 Jun 2018 Differences at EU Commission on how to deal with Poland POLITICO reports that in the battle over the rule of law, Poland is splitting the European Commission at its highest level. EU… Northern Ireland · 6 Jun 2018 Theresa May facing revolt from Eurosceptic Cabinet Ministers on ‘Irish backstop’ arrangement The Telegraph reports that Theresa May is facing a revolt from Eurosceptic Cabinet ministers after disclosing plans which they fear could keep… European Commission · 6 Jun 2018 Trade Tariffs: EU Commissioners endorse the imposition of additional duties on a number of US products The European Union announced it will start imposing duties from July on a list of U.S. products in response to President Donald… Europe Explained · 6 Jun 2018 Broadband coverage across the EU improved. 2020 targets significantly distant. Although broadband coverage has generally been improving across the EU, not all targets set for 2020 will be met, according to a… European Court of Justice · 6 Jun 2018 EU court gives landmark ruling regards same same-sex marriages recognition EU countries that have not legalised gay marriage must respect the residency rights of same-sex spouses who want to live together in… European Parliament · 5 Jun 2018 European Parliament sets up group to monitor investigations into the murders of Daphne Caruana Galizia and Jan Kuciak Reuters report that the European Parliament set up a group of lawmakers who will monitor the investigations into the murders of Daphne… Italy · 3 Jun 2018 Juncker invites ‘German-speaking’ countries not to repeat the Greek mistake with Italy and avoid giving lessons to Rome Deutsche Welle and The Guardian reported that since the new Italian government assumed power, EU President Jean-Claude Juncker seems to have taken… UK · 3 Jun 2018 Theresa May should be replaced Michael Gove should be installed as the new Tory leader because Theresa May has shown that she cannot “carry Brexit through”, Crispin…