Enhanced co-operation on divorce law?

Jacques Barrot weighs option of untried mechanism; harmonisation of laws to avoid 'litigation shopping'.

Monday, 6 October 2008

France opposes internet bill

Under draft EU legislation, a court order would be required to cut off internet access.

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Policing

Friday, 3 October 2008

Dane to head EU police mission in Afghanistan

Kai Vittrup, the UN's top police officer in Sudan, to take up Afghanistan mandate.

Thursday, 2 October 2008

Europe is moving backwards on freedom of movement

The EU needs to find consensus on the fundamental right to free movement of its citizens – and their non-EU spouses.

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Borders

More EU member states to join US visa scheme

Seven new members of the EU may see visas waived in 2009.

Thursday, 2 October 2008

Protecting citizens does not mean closing the borders

EU governments should listen to the European Court of Justice rather than denounce its ruling against an Irish law refusing residency to an EU citizen.

Thursday, 2 October 2008

Immigration policy takes shape, but lacks weight

Asylum and immigration is watered down; member states still at odds on migrant workers.

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Justice

NGOs – what's really at stake?

NGOs do not always adhere to the same standards of transparency they demand from others.

Thursday, 11 September 2008

The EU should distance itself from anti-Roma moves

A roadmap to social inclusion should emerge from the EU's highest-level talks yet on Roma issues.

Thursday, 11 September 2008

Keeping Georgia on its democratic course

The EU has many tools to ensure Russia does not knock Georgia off-track.

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