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Despite Government’s reassurances, there is a post Brexit legal limbo for EU Citizens in UK – Parliamentary Report

EU citizens living in the UK would be stripped of their freedom of movement, housing and social security rights by Home Office legislation introduced to regulate immigration following Brexit, a parliamentary…

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EU institutions cannot require job applicants to speak specific languages unless sufficient justification is provided

European institutions cannot require job applicants to speak specific languages such as English or French unless they provide sufficient justification, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on Tuesday. The decision…

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European Parliament votes against scrapping changing of seasonal clock times… for now

The European Parliament has voted against scrapping the bi-annual custom of changing clock times in autumn and spring. The law would have meant maintaining one continuous time in each country…

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EU votes to pass new copyright law

The European Union on Tuesday voted to pass a controversial new copyright law to replace the existing copyright law that dates back to 2001. The reform means platforms such as YouTube and…

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European Commission action and EU consumer authorities will lead to full transparency in car rental prices

Following a call from the European Commission and EU consumer authorities, five industry leaders, Avis, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz and Sixt, have changed the way they present car rental prices, making…

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EU considering offering Britain a mid-April to decide whether to exit the bloc on May 7th, with or without deal

The Financial Times reports that EU leaders are preparing to give Britain a final deadline of mid-April to decide whether to hold European Parliament elections or exit the bloc on May…

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EU to offer Brexit delay until May 22nd

The European Union will agree to give the UK a Brexit delay until May 22nd if its parliament approves the divorce agreement next week, according to draft conclusions considered by…

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Brexit delay requested will be granted only if Commons approve withdrawal deal next week – Tusk

Theresa May's request to delay the U.K.’s departure from the EU will only be granted if the House of Commons passes the Brexit deal agreed between London and Brussels, European…

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May hints she will quit if forced to accept a long delay to Brexit

British Prime Minister Theresa May has strongly hinted she will quit if forced to accept a long delay to Brexit, dramatically staking her premiership on tomorrow’s EU summit. “As…

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Leaked EU diplomatic note : UK’s extension request is not an option – report

The European Commission opposes Theresa May's plan to delay Brexit until 30 June, according to a leaked internal EU diplomatic note. The review of the Brexit situation says EU leaders…

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Proposal so EU states scrutinise each other’s democratic track record

In an effort to beef up the EU’s defences against governments of member states flouting its key principles, Belgium and Germany have proposed that EU member states should be given…

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Italy prepares for no-deal Brexit

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has reassured the Lower House of Parliament in Rome that Italy is fully prepared for the eventuality of a no deal Brexit and the rights…

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Corporate Dispatch Europe Explained – The Week Ahead

A quick glance at the main forthcoming events in the European Union including EU Council, Commission and Parliament meetings and other EU-related conferences and events. Main events for the week…

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Romano Prodi on Brexit: “It’s a mess”

After another chaotic performance in the British Parliament, Euronews interviewed seasoned European dealmaker Romano Prodi, the former EU Commission President and Italian Prime Minister for his views on the current…

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EU, US and Canada announce new sanctions against Russia

EU, US and Canada announced new sanctions targeting individuals and companies. The penalties come in response to Russia's actions in the Kerch Strait, the detention of Ukrainian sailors and the…

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EU ready to consider long extension if time needed for rethink on Brexit approach – Tusk

The EU should be “open to a long extension” of UK membership if more time is needed for Westminster to “rethink” its approach to leaving the bloc, the president of…

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After the controversy… the mockery

The Hungarian Government's billboard campaign continues to be a center of attention. After the controversy, they are now the target of mockery Some Hungarians have begun mocking their government on…

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Norwegian Air Shuttle demands compensation from Boeing for grounded 737 MAX planes

Low-cost airline Norwegian Air Shuttle, will be demand financial compensation from Boeing for the grounding of its 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft pending an investigation into the cause…

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EU finance ministers fail to agree to tax tech giants

No agreement was reached at a meeting of European Union finance ministers in Brussels regarding a plan a plan on the taxing of digital giants like Google and Facebook.…

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EU leaders reaction following Brexit Deal rejection vote

EU leaders and senior officials were dismayed but hardly surprised as the U.K. parliament rejected the Brexit deal for a second time. With U.K. politics in crisis and the course…

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May’s deal likely to be rejected as Tory ERG declares opposition to it

The European Research Group's (ERG) legal panel, set up to analyse the revised deal, said the prime minister's updated exit plan did not meet the government's own tests. It means the deal…

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Corporate Dispatch Tuesday Morning Briefing & News Review

Good morning, Your morning briefing brings you a round up of the salient news from Malta, Europe and the World. Have a good day. Latest: Will Monday’s changes secure support…

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Who is running to replace Juncker

As Jean-Claude Juncker’s tenure as European Commission president will end following May elections to the European Parliament, his successor will probably be chosen through the Spitzenkandidat — or lead candidate…

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May to have late meetings in Strasbourg ahead of tomorrow’s vote

Theresa May will meet Jean-Claude Juncker in Strasbourg tonight amid rising expectations that she will finalise a deal to present to Parliament tomorrow. The Telegraph reports that the trip was first…

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Corporate Dispatch Europe Explained – The Week Ahead

A quick glance at the main forthcoming events in the European Union including EU Council, Commission and Parliament meetings and other EU-related conferences and events. Events for the week…

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Americans travelling to Europe will have to register for travel authorisation

Americans who want to travel to 26 European nations will have to register and receive a travel authorization before visiting, the European Commission announced on Friday. POLITICO reports that as…

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Europe won’t be blackmailed by Trump – Weber

Manfred Weber, the center-right candidate to be the next European Commission president, urged Brussels on Wednesday to hit back hard if Donald Trump hikes tariffs on European cars. "As Europeans,…

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EU is not interested in Brexit blame game – Barnier

The EU is "not interested in the blame game," chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said Friday, as he spelt out legal reassurances offered to the U.K. in recent days. The…

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The EU and the US concerned following reports that Italy is close to signing up to China’s Belt and Road initiative

The European Commission stressed the need for EU States to stay united following reports that Italy is close to signing up to China's huge Belt and Road infrastructure initiative.…

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Provisional agreement reached on EU’s 2021-2027 Justice Programme

The European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the 2021-2027 Justice programme proposed by the European Commission in May 2018. This new programme will support developing an integrated…

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European Commission signs aviation agreement with Qatar

The European Commission and the State of Qatar initialled an aviation agreement, the first such agreement between the EU and a partner from the Gulf region. The agreement will upgrade…

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Brexit precautions: Ryanair moves spare parts from UK central storage to EU

Aviation.be reports that Ryanair has decided to take precautionary measures before facing a possibly hard Brexit by moving some of its spare parts from its UK central storage unit to…

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Tripoli seeks to end European airspace ban on Libyan airlines

The Libyan Observer reported that Alan Bugeja, the EU Ambassador to Libya , held talks in Tripoli with Milad Matouq, Libyan Minister of Transport. The talks were centered on the…

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Stockpiling and job slashing as the UK braces for Brexit

A survey issued Friday by the IHS Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), showed that British factories slashed jobs in February and braced for Brexit by stockpiling goods at…

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European Commission publishes annual economic and social situation assessment

In its annual assessment of the economic and social situation in the Member States, the European Commission today stresses the need to promote investment, pursue responsible fiscal policies and implement…

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Spain’s tax regime applied in football is not state aid – EU General Court

The EU General Court today ruled that the European Commission was wrong to classify the tax regime that benefited four Spanish football clubs as state aid. In a judgment today…

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EU warns against military intervention in Venezuela

The European Union on Monday urged the United States and Latin American powers against launching a military intervention to oust the regime of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela. Meanwhile the United States…

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First Arab League-European Union summit declared a success

The first Arab League-European Union summit in Egypt came to an end on Monday with both sides saying the conference had been a success. A second summit is due to…

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No breakthroughs as May and Merkel discuss Brexit

Theresa May and Angela Merkel held a fresh round of Brexit talks at the EU-Arab League summit Monday — without any new breakthrough emerging. Over breakfast, the U.K. prime minister…

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The EU will not offer concessions on Brexit – urge May for proof of support for tweaks

The EU stuck to its line as its leaders gathered, alongside the U.K. prime minister, at the Red Sea coastal resort of Sharm el-Sheikh for an inaugural EU summit with Arab country…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing and Newspaper review

Good morning These are the main stories as reported on Malta's newspapers front-pages. The storm that hit the island in the past 24 hours makes it to the front-pages on…

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EU sources “Brexit could be delayed until 2021” – The Guardian

Brexit could be delayed until 2021 under plans being explored by the EU’s most senior officials, at a time of growing exasperation over Theresa May’s handling of the talks, the…

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Investment, Trade, Migration and Security on the agenda of first EU Arab Summit

Leaders from the European Union and the Arab League are gathering in Egypt on Sunday for the first ever summit between the two entities, but internal divisions and Brexit threaten…

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EU agriculture is threatened by internal divisions and rival trading blocs – Macron

European Union agriculture is being threatened by internal divisions and rival trading blocs, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday, calling for a large budget to defend EU goals on…

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Ireland published No Deal Brexit Omnibus Legislation covering 15 laws

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said he hopes the Omnibus Bill being published today will never have to be used, but it is being put in…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing – Friday

Good morning, These are the main headlines from Malta's newspaper front pages. The property rental rates registered an increase of 175% in the past five years. L-Orizzont reports that the increase in…

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Governance in focus as EASO holds management board in Malta

The 31st meeting of the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) Management Board was held in Malta on 18-19 February 2019. The meeting, which focussed heavily on administrative and governance matters,…

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Orbán should not form part of EPP – Juncker

European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker has said Viktor Orban's political party does not belong in his center-right EPP group. Orban's party has accused Juncker and the EU of purposely weakening…

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Hungarian government launches tax-funded campaign against Juncker

The Hungarian government launched a new taxpayer-funded campaign Monday aimed at European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Hungarian-American businessman George Soros, accusing Brussels of pushing migration plans that "threaten Hungary's…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your Tuesday's morning briefing with a review of the main news outlets from around the world and Malta's newspapers. The Times reports links between the Labour Party and…

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“Any decision to ask for more time lies with the UK. If such a request were to be made, no one in Europe would oppose it” – Juncker on Brexit delay

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said he could not rule out an extension to Britain's EU membership beyond the European Parliament elections in May. "That to my mind would be…

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EU countries need to do more to save Iran nuclear deal, warns of Israel’s ‘efforts’ to stir conflict in Middle East

Europeans need to do more save the Iran nuclear deal after the unilateral withdrawal of the US, Iran's foreign minister said Sunday, slamming Washington as the "biggest source of destabilization"…

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This week, in 1972 Britain signed the Treaty to join the European Economic Community – Britains’s most difficult almost impossible love affair

The Treaty was signed by Edward Heath, the British Prime Minister, in Brussels on 22 January 1972. The European Communities Bill was then introduced in the House of Commons to…

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