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  1. Athens eyes multiple benefits from joining China-backed 17+1 initiative

    PoliticsForeign Policy

    called 16+1 group, becoming the 17th member of the collective. The Dubrovnik meeting last Friday... clearly expressed his intention to join the 16+1 group (11 participant states are EU member states and five are not). “It is the first time I attend this summit representing Greece as a full member

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  2. Athens on diplomatic drive to secure support over migration flare-up

    PoliticsForeign Policy

    or more member states being confronted by an emergency situation characterised by a sudden inflow... measures for the benefit on the member state concerned. It shall act after consulting the European..., not all EU member states seem ready to re-open talks on the most crucial aspect of the migration

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  3. Athens sees diplomatic progress and obstacles on migration
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    PoliticsForeign Policy

    several EU member states in central and eastern Europe, like Austria, that are in favour of stricter... the biggest challenges for the EU. Most EU member states still appear hesitant and some even reject the idea... on Wednesday in Brussels. Following a diplomatic battle and despite some EU member states’ efforts

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  4. Amid Eurogroup stalemate, Athens focusses on extra liquidity available after ECB move
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    Economy

    . According to reports, one of the stumbling blocks was that some eurozone member states... already been agreed that the ESM will make its 410-billion-euro arsenal available for member states... loans to EU member states so that they can protect jobs and provide income support. Again

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  5. European Commission's travel guidance brings some optimism for Greek tourism sector
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    and protective measures. While the guidance issued was non-binding, it sets the baseline for member-states to begin developing their own policies towards opening their borders. Industry bodies, as well as member... the blanket imposition of 14-day quarantines across member-states. However, it gives countries the flexibility

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  6. EU deal appears promising for Greece, but success rides on efficient use of funds

    PoliticsGreek Politics

    in loans if it wishes, which represents the 6.8 percent of annual GDP limit agreed for all member... said that the target is to use these funds to overhaul Greece’s “production model.” All member states... stressed in his press conference that no member state will have the power to veto disbursements) means

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  7. EU migration pact meets with lukewarm reception in Athens
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    PoliticsGreek Politics

    , effective solidarity” giving member-states the option of taking in refugees with the support... it was instantly criticised for failing to achieve the right balance among member-states between responsibility... Ministry argued that the solidarity which the pact attempted to enforce among member-states

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  8. Athens displeased with EU Council outcome, faces pressure for talks with Turkey

    PoliticsForeign Policy

    A group of EU member states managed to obstruct any attempt by Athens to include in the December.... It remains to be seen if the report Borrell prepares will satisfy Athens. Most EU member states appeared... that, unlike Russia, Turkey is a NATO member, which means criteria for sanctions are different. The fact

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  9. Some sad lessons the Western Balkans can learn from Bulgaria's EU Journey
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    Agora

    as the most corrupt EU member — its last edition has placed Bulgaria 74th in the world together..., the Commission deemed that it could help them catch up with other member states in the area of rule... People’s Party (EPP) of which Boyko Borissov is a member had worked its magic behind the curtain

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  10. Greece's EU journey: Solidarity hard to come by, but two-way approach also lacking
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    Agora

    among EU member–states/imposition of the powerful.” At the same time, 64.1% of the participants believe... of solidarity Greece, the wealthiest and the oldest member state of the EU in the Balkan region, which always... its EU journey. It enjoys the privileges of being a member of a strong club, as seen in the securing

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