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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,…
On this day in 1992, the Maastricht Treaty was signed
The Maastricht Treaty, officially known as the Treaty on European Union , marked the beginning of “a new stage in the process…
European Union chooses Tripoli and Tunisia as HQ for governing board for borders and reform of security services in Libya
The European Union (EU) have chosen Tripoli and Tunisia as the HQ of the governing board for borders and reform of security…
20 years of the Euro
The euro was launched on January 1, 1999, at first only for accounting and financial transactions, and then three years later as…
Harmonised EU digital tax plans shelved
EU governments have abandoned hopes of agreeing a European digital services tax on internet giants by next month after talks were beset…
8 additional cancer-causing chemicals, including diesel exhaust, will be covered by the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive
The European Parliament and the Council came to an agreement on the Commission’s second proposal to broaden the list of recognised cancer-causing…
Former Finnish prime minister Alex Stubb will throw his hat in the ring to become the centre-right’s Sptizenkandidat for the job of European Commission president
The formal race to replace Jean-Claude Juncker is finally beginning to resemble a contest. Later today, former Finnish prime minister Alex Stubb…
Commissioner Jourová requests EBA to probe actions of Danish and Estonian national financial watchdogs following Danske Bank money laundering scandal
The EU’s banking watchdog is set to probe the actions of Denmark and Estonia’s national supervisors to see how they failed to…
Reports that Theresa May is planning a November election – Jeremy Corbyn would back second referendum but prefers election
British Prime Minister Theresa May is planning an early general election in November to save her leadership and to prevent the collapse…
No Deal Salzburg’s Summit – Different perspectives of one outcome
T he EU issued an unequivocal rejection of Theresa May's Chequers proposal at summit on Thursday, despite the prime minister's warning that…
Airbnb commits to complying with European Commission and EU consumer authorities’ demands
Following the call from the European Commission and EU consumer authorities in July, Airbnb has now committed to making the necessary changes…
Post-Brexit Migration Policy recommendations published
There is no way to change the migration system without creating winners and losers. But we believe the UK should focus on…