EU Withdrawal Bill Enters Debate Stage
The U.K. parliament passed the first and second reading of the EU Withdrawal Bill, the bill will be debated again and if approved, final changes will be considered and become law.
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Europe’s “Selfish East” and “Compassionate West” Clash Over Immigration
Insufficient resources and limited space in ‘entrance’ countries often leads to chaotic relocation and asylum processes, which have made certain countries reluctant to accept any migrants.
Read MoreFor Europe and Asia, There’s a New Sheriff in Town
If anarchy begets hegemony, then to keep the global peace, the international order requires an adult in the room, a role the president of the United States now seems incapable of filling. Luckily for everyone else, China and Germany are ready and willing to audition.
Read MoreMattis-Pence European Promises Met With Skepticism Given Previous Rhetoric
In Brussels on February 20, United States Vice President Mike Pence gave a speech to assuage fears that the White House wants to break up the European Union.
Read MoreEU Struggles to Combat Illegal Migration
Migration crisis in Europe continues to spiral out of control as central and southeastern European countries join forces for their next plan of action.
Read MoreBackdoor Deals with Turkey Dump Immigrants Anywhere Else but Europe
By Kathryn Chaney Staff Writer The most recent attempt to address the influx of refugees from the Middle East into
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New Polish Government Moves to Control Public Media
In response to the backlash, the government explained that the party plans “to go further with its media reform, to transform public TV and radio into ‘national institutions of culture.'”
Read MoreUS, EU Should See Economic Benefits of Refugee Influx
The President of the European Commission recently announced plans to proportionately distribute 120,000 refugees across the EU, as well as establishing an emergency fund for the crisis, with a starting price tag of $2.1 billion.Despite the high costs of accepting new individuals, I believe there are advantages to immigration that countries in the EU and the globe should be aware of.
Read MoreUNHCR to EU: Refugees, Not Migrants
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees stated, “Conflating refugees and migrants can have serious consequences for the lives and safety of refugees.” Referring to these individuals as “migrants” dismisses their original reason for emigrating, and takes away the legal protection afforded by refugee status.
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