EU races to address illegal African migration before spring
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12:53 15/02/2007
In 2006 there were over 30,000 illegal African migrants who attempted the journey to the Spanish Canary Islands . This was more than a six-fold increase over 2005. Similarly, thousands more attempt...
Profile of new EU-27 nation, Romania
10:25 08/01/2007
• Watch This Video Romania is located in southeastern Europe to the east of the Balkan States, being the eastern- and northern-most country of the Balkan Peninsula. On 01 January 2007, along with...
European Commission - Eurozone economy strong for 2007
9:29 22/12/2006
According to a European Commission projection this week, the Eurozone economy is strong enough to withstand expected weak U.S. economic performance , higher German taxes and lowered exports for 2007...
Europe eases Algeria visa rules
14:50 14/12/2006
French Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy has announced that visa procedures for Algerians will be speeded up in 15 European countries. Mr Sarkozy, seen as a front-runner for the right-centre party in...
EU sets 2007 target for scrapping border controls
9:29 14/12/2006
Millions of travelers will be able to leave their passports at home after European Union governments agreed at the beginning of this month to begin scrapping border controls for citizens of new...
EU ministers back plans to curb migration flow from Africa
18:56 07/12/2006
Watch This Video Top European Union officials this week agreed on new plans aimed at boosting the bloc's efforts to keep illegal migrants from poor African countries from entering via the southern...