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The Hollywood-like optics were meant to convey strength by a European Union stung by its past failures on the geo-political stage. (Photo: European Union)

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Migrants: EU commission not fit to guard treaties

Almost 100 days into its mandate and this European Commission is no longer a credible guardian of the EU treaties.

When it comes to asylum, EU treaty articles based on the Geneva Convention allow people to seek international protection, as does the charter of fundamental rights.

But the commission has turned its back on asyl...

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Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.

The Hollywood-like optics were meant to convey strength by a European Union stung by its past failures on the geo-political stage. (Photo: European Union)

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Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.

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