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EU member states adopt new rules to improve railway market

​Transport ministers from 28 member states of the European Union (EU) on Monday have formally adopted new rules aimed at boosting train travel in Europe, a statement released by European Council said.

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Immigration control options after Brexit may restrict flow of skilled workers to UK: economist

​Future models for immigration control into Britain from the European Union (EU) risk restricting the flow of much-needed skilled workers, which could result in a negative impact on the economy, a leading economist said Wednesday.

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EU launches tough border force to curb migrant crisis

European Union officials were due to inaugurate the new task force at the Kapitan-Andreevo checkpoint on the Bulgarian-Turkish border, the main land frontier via which migrants try to enter the bloc to avoid the dangerous Mediterranean sea crossing.

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EU plans to give teenagers free Inter-rail tickets for 18th birthday

​The European Union (EU) is considering giving free continental railway tickets to European teenagers for their 18th birthday to impress the youth with their neighbors' charm and make them love the bloc better.

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EU-Turkey Agreement advances amid challenges, uncertainties

​The European Union (EU) said in a report on Tuesday that the EU-Turkey Statement on refugees is delivering results despite some challenges.

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Google has until October 31 to reply to EU's Android antitrust charges

Alphabet's Google has been given until the end of October, the fourth extension, to rebut EU antitrust charges that it uses its dominant Android mobile operating system to block competitors, the European Commission said on Monday.

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Britain to guarantee EU business grants beyond Brexit: Hammond

​Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond announced plans Monday to ease concerns of British industry over European aid from Brussels.

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British PM May tells Brexit opponents Britain leaving EU unstoppable

British Prime Minister Theresa May opened the Conservative Conference in Birmingham Sunday by telling MPs and opponents of Brexit that they will not stand in the way of Britain leaving the European Union (EU).

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EU refugee relocation scheme unlikely to complete as planned

​The European Union(EU)looks unlikely to be able to complete its plan to relocate 160,000 refugees from Greece and Italy by September 2017, as figures released on Wednesday show that only 5,651 refugees have been relocated by far.

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Merkel calls for better cooperation in digitization in Europe

German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday called for a closer cooperation between the European Commission, the European Union (EU) member states as well as companies in digitization.

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Boosting European defense doesn't mean creating EU army: EU official

​Strengthening the European defense system doesn't mean creating a European army, but rather strengthening cooperation between EU member states in order to be more effective, including cooperation with NATO, a top EU official said Tuesday.

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European firms offer Britain scant support in divorce talks

More than 20 European business associations and companies interviewed by Reuters say they back their governments' position that Britain's banking sector can only enjoy EU market access post-Brexit if the country still follows the bloc's rules.

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Philippines' Duterte unleashes more profanity at the EU

President Rodrigo Duterte has unleashed a series of expletives against the European Union after its parliament called on the Philippine government to "put an end" to the killings of drug suspects.

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9,000 protesters march against EU trade deals with U.S., Canada in Brussels

​A total of 9,000 protesters paraded in the heart of Brussels around the European Union (EU) institutions to demonstrate against the bloc's trade deals with the United States and Canada late Tuesday, fearing those agreements would harm Europe's industries and social benefits.

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EU sets up Brexit "task force", reiterates positions on Britain's market access

European Commission said on Wednesday it has decided to set up a Brexit "task force" (Article 50 Task Force) to carry out negotiations with Britain and restated London could have no access to Europe's single market if it restricts the free movement of people and goods after Brexit.

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British House of Lords politicians say parliament should have say in Brexit process

A committee of politicians from Britain's House of Lords said in a report Tuesday that parliament should be consulted before the measure paving the way for Brexit is triggered.

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No "running commentary" on Brexit negotiations: British PM

​British Prime Minister Theresa May told Members of Parliament in the House of Commons Wednesday of her approach to arranging Britain's exit from the European Union (EU).