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More police on the streets and swifter deportation of criminal foreigners and persons who are deemed to pose a threat to public safety: these are two key elements of a security package presented by Germany's Minister of the Interior Thomas de Maizière. Some commentators are critical, saying the measures lack real substance. Others believe Germany is demonstrating how Europe should react to terror.

At a meeting in Saint Petersburg Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have declared that their dispute after the shooting down of a Russian fighter jet last autumn is over. Commentators discuss whether the newly-formed alliance can achieve independence from the West.

First he insulted the Muslim parents of a fallen soldier, now he's accused of inciting violence against his rival Clinton: Donald Trump seems to be endangering his presidential bid with his reckless talk. Some commentators believe the Republican is dangerous. But does that rule him out as a White House hopeful?

General : The migration crisis showed you can’t have a Schengen zone of free movement without strong external borders. According to the latest Eurobarometer survey, 71% of Europeans want the EU to do more to protect these borders. Parliament is working on a range of initiatives to beef up those controls.

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General : The migration crisis showed you can’t have a Schengen zone of free movement without strong external borders. According to the latest Eurobarometer survey, 71% of Europeans want the EU to do more to protect these borders. Parliament is working on a range of initiatives to beef up those controls.

Source : © European Union, 2016 - EP