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SMEs betrayed | Revista 22 - Romania

Fri, 31/01/2020 - 12:05
Categories: European Union

Back allies in the UK | De Morgen - Belgium

Fri, 31/01/2020 - 12:05
Categories: European Union

Debate: Greece plans floating barriers

Fri, 31/01/2020 - 12:05
In view of growing numbers of migrants reaching the Greek islands from Turkey, Athens has announced plans to build floating fences. In a first step a three-kilometre barrier that protrudes half a metre out of the water and is lined with flashing lights will be erected off Lesbos. The cost is estimated at half a million euros. Commentators are unimpressed by the idea.
Categories: European Union

An unethical plan | Imerodromos - Greece

Fri, 31/01/2020 - 12:05
Categories: European Union

Debate: Romania: uprising against bakers from Sri Lanka

Fri, 31/01/2020 - 12:05
Fierce protests broke out in the Romanian village of Ditrău after a local bread factory hired two bakers from Sri Lanka, with protesters calling for measures to stop the "migrant influx". According to media reports the two men have already left the area after being threatened. The regional press condemn the incident but call for understanding for the deep-rooted fears behind the hostility to foreigners.
Categories: European Union

Debate: Coronavirus: panic and its side-effects

Fri, 31/01/2020 - 12:05
The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared coronavirus a global health emergency on Thursday as the virus continues to spread, with almost 10,000 confirmed cases worldwide and 213 deaths. Several European countries have also registered their first cases. Commentators assess the impact of virus - and fear thereof.
Categories: European Union

Debate: Is Trump's Middle East peace plan any good?

Fri, 31/01/2020 - 12:05
US President Trump presented a Middle East peace plan on Tuesday. The proposal calls for a two-state solution with parts of East Jerusalem as the Palestinian capital. At the same time, the legality of Jewish settlements in the West Bank would be accepted and Jerusalem would be recognised as the Israeli capital. Commentators ask whether there is any scenario in which the plan could be feasible.
Categories: European Union

A businessman's plan | Kommersant - Russia

Fri, 31/01/2020 - 12:05
Categories: European Union

Debate: What challenges does the new Commission face?

Wed, 27/11/2019 - 12:19
The European Parliament is due to vote today on the new EU Commission, which will then in all likelihood commence its activities on December 1. Europe's press outlines the challenges von der Leyen's team faces and mulls over how they can be met.
Categories: European Union

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