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21st Nov 2016

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Europe in Review 2015

EUobserver's third annual review looks back at the main events of 2015: Terrorist attacks in France; the migration crisis; Grexit; and the Ukraine conflict. Download or order your copy here.

Focus

EUobserver wishes you a Happy New Year

EUobserver will continue to report on the EU exactly as it is - good or bad. But let's hope there will be better news to report in 2016.

News in Brief

  1. Cyprus leaders aim for map agreement
  2. New three-party centre-left government in Estonia
  3. New three-party government in Denmark
  4. Support for the EU on the rise
  5. Brussels to name public space after murdered UK MP Jo Cox
  6. World tells Trump climate momentum is 'irreversible'
  7. No voters in Dutch Ukraine referendum 'not anti-EU'
  8. EU states give conditional approval to visa-free travel for Ukraine
Greece seeks stability

In July, Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras was a night away from leading his country out of the eurozone. His challenge for the coming year will be to avoid new political tussles.

Unwanted exodus

The year when borders came back to Europe.

Terrorism shakes Europe

Attacks in Paris, Copenhagen and the Thalys train have revealed a lack of cooperation between member states and put the Schengen area under pressure.

EU in 2016: Reports of death exaggerated?

EU states will, this year, try to save Schengen by sealing external borders and try to keep Britain in the Union: A big agenda, which makes normal EU law-making look small.

'Dictator' vindicated

In January, Viktor Orban's inflammatory comments concerning migrants raised eyebrows. By the end of the year, politicians across Europe echoed his sentiments.

Stakeholders' Highlights

  1. European Jewish CongressTakes Part in Building Resilient Communities
  2. UNICEFUniversal Children’s Day: UNICEF Calls for Global Action on Child Rights Violations
  3. Counter BalanceThe EU Bank Cannot be a Key Player in Europe's Response to the Plight of Refugees
  4. International Partnership for Human RightsProvides Evidence of Human Rights Violations and International Crimes in Crimea
  5. Dialogue PlatformThe Failed Military Coup in Turkey & The Mass Purges
  6. Nordic Council of MinistersNew Nordic Climate Solutions at COP22 in Marrakech
  7. Counter BalanceNGOs Call on Development Finance Institutions to Act Against Tax Avoidance
  8. Martens CentreOur Transatlantic 9-11: Europe After Trump
  9. European Free AllianceTrump Victory and Brexit Show Urgent Need of Improving Democracy
  10. Dialogue PlatformTimmermans Points to Gülen Movement as Coup Plotter But Lacks Proof
  11. APEALSteel for Packaging - The Model Material for a Circular Economy
  12. European Healthy Lifestyle AllianceChildhood Obesity Rates Expected to Increase at Least Until 2025

Stakeholders' Highlights

  1. Crowdsourcing Week EuropeLearn From Pioneers of Crowdsourcing, Crowdfunding & Innovation at #CSWEurope16 - 10% Off CSWEU16
  2. EFAErdogan's Attacks on Democracy can no Longer be Tolerated
  3. Access NowBeware: Countering “Violent Extremism” Online Risks Human Rights
  4. EUFORESSecurity and Growth Potentials in the Energy Union
  5. World VisionMosul: Children Arriving at Camps too Terrified to Speak, say World Vision Staff
  6. Nordic Council of MinistersUN Global Sustainable Development Goals, Integration, and Security on Agenda for Nordic Council Session 2016
  7. Access NowBleeding Lives and Money: the Cost of Internet Shutdowns from Turkey to Bahrain
  8. Taipei EU OfficeTaiwan Seeks to Join Fight against Global Warming
  9. ANCI LazioAnci Lazio Definetely has a lot to Celebrate This Year
  10. EU-China ForumDebating the Future of the EU-China Relations on 28 November in Prague
  11. COMECEMigrants: From Fear to Compassion
  12. Birdlife EuropeBusiness as Usual - Juncker Snubs Environment and Protects Broken CAP