
Poland: Middle East migrants cause EU 'social tensions'
The Polish government has reiterated its opposition to migrant relocations, while describing Middle East refugees as “the cause” of “social tensions” in Europe.
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3rd Apr 2016

The Polish government has reiterated its opposition to migrant relocations, while describing Middle East refugees as “the cause” of “social tensions” in Europe.

Leading NGOs say Turkey is shooting at refugees trying to cross from Syria while forcing others back into the war zone, as the EU prepares to start sending people back to Turkey on Monday.

Finns are living through tough economic times. Rather than blaming the euro, they should concentrate on repairing the dangerous divides that are developing in their society.
Big week to see start of EU migrant returns to Turkey, sensitive talks in Poland on judicial reform, and a Dutch referendum on EU relations masquerading as a vote on Ukraine.
A eurosceptic MEP has said staying in the EU would mean the "end" of Britain's steel industry, but the UK itself has blocked EU-level measures that could have protected British jobs.
Nordic countries agree to tighten security co-operation, establish secure communication lines and exchange radar images.

The European Commissioner in charge of transport fell short of begging journalists on Thursday (31 March), pleading with them to write about road safety.

The European Commission has said reforms in Kazakhstan are “promising” despite reports by NGOs that Astana has “stepped-up” its crackdown on opposition activists.

Although the ultimate panacea of the long-stalled EU-India free trade agreement continues to remain elusive, Wednesday's summit in Brussels managed to relaunch the long-static strategic partnership.

“A campaign based upon narrow national economic self-interest, alongside fear of the alternatives to membership, would be insufficient”, said a Lords report.
The US has unveiled fresh details of its plan to create a Russia-deterrent force in eastern Europe, prompting Russia to warn of an “asymmetric response” and of a potential "crisis".
Next week, the Dutch will cast their opinion on the EU-Ukraine association agreement. While the Yes side is fairly uniform in its composition and logic, the No side is a motley crew. Who are they?
Six months after its initial promise, the EU commission gave details of the plan to buy European milk, but acknowledged “the quantities concerned are in effect marginal".
Brussels, like Berlin, has said Turkey can't expect to silence media critics inside the EU, despite the fact the commission "appreciates" its help on migrants.
Belgium’s national airport plans to resume flights on Thursday, but it will take “months” to get back to full capacity, its CEO says.
The EU’s envoy to Israel has said that settler exports are “welcomed” in Europe, but the best way to stop boycotts would be to make peace with Palestine.
The WTO has said the EU miscalculated the fair value of anti-dumping tariffs imposed on Argentinian biofuels three years ago.
The number of migrants crossing Mediterranean from Libya has increased by 42.5 percent this year, but the EU commission says it does not yet see "a significant increase".
Spain remains without a proper government. But with a 2 May deadline looming, some political parties may start to think a coalition deal is more enticing than another election.

The arrival of several hundred Belgian hooligans at a memorial for victims of last week's attacks were met by locals who shouted slogans in support of immigrants.

If you think it’s hard for adults to cope with the aftermath of the Brussels terrorist attacks, just think how hard it is for children.
Prime minister Michel rejected the resignation of the interior and justice ministers after revelations that one of Tuesday's suicide bombers was freed last year.
Aid agencies protest at the detention of migrants and asylum seekers after the launch of an EU-Turkey plan against people smuggling.

Belgium has been blamed for the attacks in Paris and Brussels. But it is the EU as a whole that failed to act against the threat because of member states' reluctance to work together.

Should Uber drivers be licensed in the same way as taxi drivers? A case at the EU court of justice should be an opportunity to make innovation and entrepreneurship easier.
Interior ministers in Brussels on Thursday agreed to boost intelligence sharing, in an echo of previous pledges after last November's Paris attacks.
Belgian prosecutors identified two brothers behind the Brussels attacks. One of them said in his "last will" he felt hunted and did not want to go to jail.

About 12 US citizens hurt in the attacks. US officials searching Belgian hospitals for "unaccounted" nationals, defended Belgium's security services.

At an extraordinary meeting in the wake of the Brussels attacks, EU ministers will stress the need for data sharing and border controls.
Potential models include Moscow, where passengers and luggage are screened prior to entering the terminal, or Tel Aviv. Screening at metro stations considered to costly.
Leaders are asking for more intelligence sharing among EU states. But the message appears lost on some as EU states scramble to find a response to the intelligence gaps in the lead up to the Brussels attacks.