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Sheer numbers in Greece will defeat EU migrant policy

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EU/GREECE

Yesterday, the Macedonian authorities began demanding additional documentation from migrants. An interior ministry spokeswoman said they were temporarily denying entry to…

Cyprus talks must now tackle sensitive issues

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CYPRUS

The latest efforts to end the 41-year division of the island.

Turkey's neighbours may skew EU migrant deal

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BALKANS/TURKEY

As Bulgarian-Turkish relations have hit a low point in any case, the Bulgarian government can adopt a tough line without fear of alienating Turkey. In contrast to Bulgaria…

Next EU summit may alter some of Turkish migrant deal

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EU/TURKEY

Leaders have tried to put a positive spin on the inconclusive result, insisting they outlined the main principles of a deal and would work out details over the next ten days…

Turkey-EU relations stall even on transactional basis

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TURKEY/EU

The mood was milder than might have been expected. Both sides were conscious of the need to improve relations but, given the direction in which Turkey is traveling under…

Bulgaria’s regional diplomacy may bury domestic upsets

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BULGARIA

Since joining the EU in 2007, Bulgaria has touted its role as an advocate for further enlargement. In reality, its contribution to the Union’s policy in the Western Balkans or…

Migration threatens new Greek government’s popularity

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GREECE

Recently elected New Democracy (ND) Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis enjoys positive public approval, according to all the latest polls. Nevertheless, some of ND’s voters seem…

Turkey's foreign policy will increase its isolation

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TURKEY

However, it has sometimes combined a very confrontational public relationship, including public attacks on an international institution, with a much more cooperative private…

German diplomacy averts Greek-Turkish conflict for now

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EU/TURKEY

The role of Germany, holder of the six-month EU presidency, has been crucial in averting war between Greece and Turkey. However, the EU has found it difficult to reach a common…

Davutoglu departure may unravel Turkey-EU deal

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TURKEY

Davutoglu had claimed credit for the EU abolishing its visa requirement for Turks travelling to Europe as a pay-off for Turkish cooperation in stemming the flow of migrants to…