Refugee crisis: Commission reviews 2015 actions and sets 2016 priorities

In the past year an unprecedented rise in the number of people seeking international protection in Europe proved a major test for the Common Euro...

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Statement by HR/VP Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Johannes Hahn on today’s terrorist attack on Sultanahmet Square in the heart of Istanbul’s tourist district

The EU and Turkey stand united against all forms of terrorism. The fight against terrorism was recognised as a priority...

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EU to invest €1 billion in regions along its external borders

This type of cross border cooperation is an important element of the EU policy towards its neighbours. It will prioritise projects supporting sus...

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“A major step in history”: 30 years since Spain and Portugal joined the EU

"These two countries that have lived under dictatorships were able to reach the democratic family in Europe" and "managed to win the struggle aga...

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Statement by the HR/VP Federica Mogherini on the alleged nuclear test in DPRK

"I call on the DPRK to re-engage in a credible and meaningful dialogue with the international community, in particular in the framework of the Si...

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A wake-up call for Europe: time for a stronger and coherent Union!

"Despite the bleak international backdrop and our current internal discussions, which will hopefully be solved in a consensual way, I believe in ...

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Wroclaw and San Sebastian: European Capitals of Culture in 2016

Wroclaw (Poland) and San Sebastian (Spain) are the European Capitals of Culture in 2016. The cultural programme officially started on 17 January ...

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Joint Statement on the International Migrants’ Day

Each day migrants make significant and essential contributions to the economic, social and cultural development of their new societies...

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Remarks by President Donald Tusk after the European Council meeting, 18 December 2015

We have one clear message from our debate: there is no time for complacency in reforming the eurozone. We stand ready to take difficult decisions...

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Commission satisfied with new momentum on the management of the refugee crisis

President Juncker welcomes European Council progress on protecting the EU's external borders and commitments to safeguard Schengen.

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