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Poland crisis: Protesters block Polish parliament and Donald Tusk calls for respect

17/12/2016

European Council President Donald Tusk called for respect of people and Polish constitution. Poland’s former prime minister said a democracy...

The end of #roaming extra sur charges in the European Union

by EUdebates Team

17/12/2016

Commission prepares the ground for the end of roaming charges in June 2017. The European Commission has adopted a proposal...

Migrant crisis: Migrant boats should be shot at – Danish politician suggests

by EUdebates Team

13/12/2016

A new solution - idea for Migrant Crisis? Danish MP suggests shooting at migrant boats. Kenneth Kristensen Berth, an MP...

EU migration crisis: The inside story! – EU has managed to gain control?

by EUdebates Team

13/12/2016

In 2016, the EU took robust action to control migration flows. Do we really have managed to gain control? After...

Mr_Bruno_RODRIGUES_PARRILLA_Cuban_Minister_of_Foreign_Affairs

EU Cuba: Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement

by EUdebates Team

13/12/2016

EU and Cuba opened new chapter in relations and signed a Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement on the sidelines of...

EU-Turkey relations at breaking point! EP Freezes Turkey Accession Talks!

by EUdebates Team

12/12/2016

Amid an intensifying crackdown by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, MEPs are calling for a temporary freeze of membership talks between...

Burkini Debate: To Ban or Not to Ban the Burkini, Burka and Niqab in EUROPE?

by EUdebates Team

11/12/2016

France was the first country in Europe to ban burka and niqab, in public places. Now Europe Debates the Burkini,...

ECB refused to give extra time -which means money- to Monte dei Paschi di Siena

by EUdebates Team

10/12/2016

The European Central Bank refused to give extra time and of course money to Monte dei Paschi di Siena. The...

Tallberg Foundation Debate: Leadership for a Better Future

by EUdebates Team

05/12/2016

What kind of leadership do we need to meet the challenges of the 21st century? On November 28th, De Balie...

EU2017MT: MALTA Priorities

by EUdebates Team

03/12/2016

The six priorities of the Maltese presidency have been outlined: MIGRATION, THE SINGLE MARKET, SECURITY, SOCIAL INCLUSION, EUROPE’S NEIGHBOURHOOD &...

Maltese Presidency 2017 of the EU: #EU2017MT Priorities

by EUdebates Team

03/12/2016

The six priorities of the Maltese presidency have been outlined: MIGRATION, THE SINGLE MARKET, SECURITY, SOCIAL INCLUSION, EUROPE’S NEIGHBOURHOOD &...

EUROPOL e-Commerce Protection: Don’t order on illicit websites

by EUdebates Team

02/12/2016

Fighting the trade of counterfeit products online is a challenging and difficult task for law enforcement. To strengthen the fight...

Alexander Van der Bellen (L) and Norbert Hofer (R)

Austria Presidential Elections: Austria hit by the ‘Trump effect’?

by EUdebates Team

30/11/2016

Is the ‘Trump effect’ strong in Europe to have an impact on Austrian elections? The FPÖ is currently enjoying a...

Italian Referendum puts government and Eurozone to the test

by EUdebates Team

29/11/2016

If Italian voters reject a raft of proposed constitutional reforms on December 4, the government will likely resign.Should that happen,...

Italy Constitutional Referendum 2016: What will this VOTE mean for the Euro and the EU?

by EUdebates Team

28/11/2016

A constitutional referendum will be held in Italy on Sunday 4 December 2016. Voters will be asked whether they approve...

How can we make growth work for all? The Investment Plan for Europe

by EUdebates Team

26/11/2016

Growing inequality in wealth, income, and opportunity, together with concerns over the benefits of globalization, has fuelled growing discontent. We...