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BBC Europe – UK pledges extra £44m for Channel border security. An extra £44.5m is to be spent beefing up Channel border security, the UK government is to say later. It will be spent on fencing, CCTV and infrared detection technology in Calais and other border points. It comes as French President Emmanuel Macron visits the UK for a summit with Theresa May.
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| Liberation |
After Notre-Dame-des-Landes, whose turn is next?
The French government has decided: the new airport will not be built. A success for militants which could threat other contested projects, in Bure, Roybon or the Turin-Lyon high-speed railway. |
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| Die Welt |
“Traffickers must not decide who enters the EU”
At his first visit in Berlin, Chancellor Kurz demands improved protection of EU borders. Chancellor Merkel sees “few divisions” and wants to “judge [Mr Kurz] by his actions.” |
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| La Repubblica |
Chaos and protests over M5S candidates. Niger, what Italy’s mission will be like.
PD lists: 40 places offered to minority. Renzi: Gentiloni and Minniti in one-member constituencies |
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| Gazeta Polska Codziennie |
Battle over Czarnecki at European Parliament
A meeting of the leaders of groups at the European Parliament will take place today; they will decide if the voting on the dismissal of Ryszard Czarnecki from the position of the Parliament’s vice president should be organised. According to the daily’s sources, the campaign of sending emails to MEPs – initiated by Gazeta Polska Codziennie – has impressed them deeply, and some of them have changed their tough stance on both the Law and Justice (PiS) politician and the country. |
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| El Pais |
Catalan secessionists issue a threat: Puigdemont or new elections
“We are not going to give him up in any way,” warns Rull about deposed president. |
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| Die Presse |
The new unity
Chancellor Kurz and Chancellor Merkel tried to cover divergences at their first official meeting in Berlin. |
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| Sega |
Prime Minister Borisov says corruption will last for no more than 2-3 years
Prime Minister Borisov questions the critics on alleged corruption, stating that he won the elections 10 times and that the economy is growing.
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| Naftemporiki |
The “return” of the IMF
The IMF is on the way of the Greek government again in February. |
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| Magyar Hirlap |
Government prepared Stop Soros package
Supporters of illegal immigration would be required to share data with courts. 25% tax would be applied to donations from abroad. Foreigners organising illegal immigration could be banned from Hungary. |
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| Kommersant |
Threats have reached the border
The FSS has published a draft presidential decree entitled “Principles of state border policy of Russia,” which significantly expands the list of potential threats and specifies the list of national interests of the Russian Federation. The emphasis is made on the changed geopolitical situation that puts Russia under attack from international terrorism and separatism, as well as the negative consequences of destabilisation in the border areas. |
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