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22nd Jun 2017

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Belgian growth 'a good sign' for eurozone

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Belgium's economy expanded 0.4% in the fourth quarter, the National Bank of Belgium said Wednesday. It is the biggest increase since the beginning of 2011. "The number released today for Belgium is also a good sign for the whole of the eurozone," said ING bank economist Philippe Ledent, reports Bloomberg.

Lack of eligible candidates dogs EU relocation scheme

Member states could fail to meet their refugee quotas even if they wanted to, as strict eligibility rules mean there are few candidates left in Greece and Italy. Sweden is already wondering if it will meet its pledge.

Border management going virtual

EU leaders at a summit in Brussels are set to endorse new border control measures, while the head of a Tallinn-based EU agency predicts a future where border management goes virtual.

News in Brief

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  3. Britain to outline rights of UK-based EU citizens
  4. Tusk can 'imagine' the UK still remaining in EU
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  6. EU court lowers evidence standards in vaccine ruling
  7. Merkel and Macron to speak at Kohl's EU ceremony
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