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EU Finance Ministers of the eurozone meet in Brussels on 11 February 2016 to exchange views on the ongoing implementation of Greece's economic adjustment programme, focusing on the reforms required for the successful completion of the first review. The Cyprus programme, due to expire on 31 March, and the discussion on the transparency of Eurogroup meetings are also on the agenda.

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EU Ministers of Employment, Social Affairs, Consumer Protection, Health and Equal Opportunities (EPSCO) meet on 7 March 2016 in Brussels to hold a policy debate on the 2016 European Semester on the basis of an employment committee contribution on labour market segmentation and contractual arrangements. The Council is also discussing the expected new skills agenda.

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After months of wrangling it is hoped that the summit between the EU member states and Turkey on Monday will provide a joint response to the refugee problem. EU Council President Donald Tusk has visited several Balkan states and Turkey for exploratory talks ahead of the meeting. But at this stage no one is expecting a breakthrough at the summit.

EU Council President Donald Tusk has warned "illegal economic migrants" against coming to Europe. He said that the Schengen rules would enter into force again and refugees would be stopped at the EU's external borders. Is this appeal a good move?

According to UN envoy Staffan de Mistura, the ceasefire that began almost a week ago in Syria has "in general" held. However, there are areas where the fighting continues. Can the unequal partners in the struggle for peace achieve a permanent cessation of hostilities?

The British are set to vote on whether to stay in the EU or not on June 23. The UK and its EU partners have agreed on compromises regarding London's reform demands but the deal will only bolster those who want a Brexit, some commentators write. Others say that even if Britain doesn't leave Cameron has already done irreversible damage to the EU.

The situation in Greece is coming to a head: thousands of refugees are still flooding into the country but are being prevented from crossing the border into Macedonia to head for other destinations. The EU Commission has announced a 700-million-euro aid package to help those member states worst hit by the refugee crisis. Can this prevent a disaster in Greece?

Slovakia elects a new parliament on Saturday. Prime Minister Robert Fico's social democratic party Smer is leading in the polls but may fall short of an absolute majority. Commentators voice disappointment at the way the election campaign was conducted and hope for change after four years of Fico.