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Juncker's Russia visit expected to herald restoration of dialogue

​Russian experts think the European Commission president's upcoming visit to a Russian forum heralds a restart of dialogue between the European Union (EU) and Russia, which has been interrupted since the 2014 Ukraine crisis.

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Surge in Brexit support causes shockwaves as EU referendum nears

​Latest polls, as Britain's referendum on continued membership of the European Union neared, sent shockwaves through business and financial circles Monday.

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Former French PM "personally attached" to Britain remaining in EU

Former French prime minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin on Monday urged Britain to remain in the European Union (EU).

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EU, ECB to discuss economic affairs, UK referendum

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank, are set to hold a meeting late Monday to discuss the bloc's economic affairs and the Brexit referendum.

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China, Germany pledge stronger cooperation

China and Germany pledged stronger cooperation in the fourth round of intergovernmental consultation held during Chancellor Angela Merkel's China visit.

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Brexit could start destruction of EU, western political civilization: EU President

​A Brexit could be the beginning of the destruction of not only the European Union, but also of the entire western political civilization, warned European Council President Donald Tusk in an interview published on Monday.

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Britain should stay in Europe for prosperity and security: Bill Clinton

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton intervened in the British referendum debate on separation from the European Union, urging Britons to vote June 23 to remain within the EU.

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British PM denounces Brexit's "complete untruths" in hastily called briefing

​British Prime Minister David Cameron held an unscheduled press conference Tuesday to denounce what he described as "complete untruths" from Brexit campaigners.

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EU asks Security Council to allow its Mediterranean force to enforce arms embargo on Libya

​The European Union (EU) on Monday asked the UN Security Council to authorize EU's naval forces in the Mediterranean to enforce the UN arms embargo on Libya.

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Former British PM warns of chaos in case of Brexit

Former Conservative Prime Minister Sir John Major warned Sunday of chaos if Britain votes on June 23 to leave the European Union.

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British PM faces first live TV debate on Brexit referendum

​British Prime Minister David Cameron, also a leading campaigner for Britain to stay in Europe, on Thursday night had his first live debate on the issue with members of the public.

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European business summit discusses future of Europe

​A two-day European business summit kicked off here on Wednesday, gathering top officials of the European Union (EU) and 2,000 more participants to debate Europe's future as the continent is faced with tough challenges including migrant crisis, debt crisis and upcoming Britain's EU membership referendum.

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EU might extend support to farmers hit by dairy crisis: commissioner

The European Union (EU) will consider taking additional measures to support farmers hit hard by the dairy and pig meat crisis, said EU agriculture commissioner Phil Hogan Tuesday.

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No escape from EU debate as major British chain backs Brexit with pub message

​It might be known as flaming June, but the arrival Tuesday of Britain's first summer month has sent temperatures soaring for a different reason, namely, the referendum on continued European Union (EU) membership.

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For Britain, what are the economic consequences of an EU exit?

​With less than four weeks to go before Britain makes its final decision on whether to stay in or leave the European Union (EU), there is still no clear sign of preference among the British public.

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Migrant crisis: Many feared dead in shipwreck off Libya

Up to 30 migrants are feared dead after a boat capsized in the Mediterranean off the Libyan coast while some 77 were rescued by EU naval units from the sea.

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EU, China hold roundtable discussion on Belt & Road Initiative

​Consultative bodies of China and the European Union (EU) held a roundtable meeting here on Wednesday and Thursday, exchanging views on the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative and seeking common ground and best practices.