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U.K. Seeks Broad Immigration Changes from EU
May 13, 2015
The Daily Mail reports that British Prime Minister David Cameron is pursuing extensive reforms of his country's ties with the EU, seeking limits to benefits for new EU migrants, a right of deportation of migrants who do not find work, and an opt-out from the EU treaty provision on "ever closer union."
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EU Requires Secrecy from Advisers on TTIP
May 13, 2015
Politico Europe reports that after the European Commission promised greater transparency in its Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership ("TTIP") negotiations with the U.S., it has sparked controversy by pushing its external advisers on TTIP to sign confidentiality agreements.
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Proposal Increases EU Member Authority on Legislation
May 13, 2015
EurActiv reports that a leaked European Commission document proposes increased consultation over initiating legislation by the EU Parliament and Council - and thus by national governments - in return for all institutions backing the Commission's push against EU "red tape."
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EU Seeks Redistribution of Migrants Across Europe
May 12, 2015
Reuters reports that a European Commission proposal to redistribute migrants more evenly across the EU to ease migration pressure on Italy is producing tension among some countries in the bloc.
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U.K. Will Pursue Reforms of Relationship with Europe
May 12, 2015
The Guardian reports that the newly elected British Government will quickly pursue legislation that would alter its relationship with the European institutions, including a repeal of the U.K. Human Rights Act.
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