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German Minister Supports Creation of EU Army
May 05, 2015
Echoing recent calls from European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker for an EU army, German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen has identified the creation of such an army as her long-term goal.
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ALDE Seeks to Become "Supranational Party"
May 05, 2015
In a recent interview with EurActiv, President of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe ("ALDE") Sir Graham Watson explains his party's decision to become the first of the European party groups to offer individual membership as a recognition of the "supranational" nature of current challenges in Europe.
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EU Commission Proposes Regulatory Scrutiny Board
May 01, 2015
EUobserver reports that a document from the European Commission indicates the institution will propose a Regulatory Scrutiny Board, which will examine the costs of existing EU laws and consider the impacts of new legislation on European businesses.
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Commission Seeks Increased Oversight on EU Legislative Process
April 30, 2015
EurActiv reports that a document setting out the European Commission's strategy on cutting red tape in Brussels seeks the power to call for a committee composed of a member of each EU institution to review any "substantive amendment" from the EU Parliament or Council to a Commission proposal.
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Juncker Proposes EU Refugee Quota System
April 30, 2015
The Telegraph reports that in remarks to the European Parliament, EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker proposed a quota system that would distribute refugees throughout EU member states.
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