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UK benefits from EU immigration, says European Commissioner

18:58 03/03/2014
The European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion Laszlo Andor has delivered a speech in which he said that EU immigration has been of great benefit to the UK. He added that...

UK 'misguided' on EU immigration policy says EU commissioner

13:25 20/01/2014
Laszlo Andor, the EU's commissioner for social affairs and social inclusion, says that the debate on migration within the EU has become 'emotional and misguided'. He said that the press, particularly...

EU Commissioner says immigration is beneficial to EU

13:17 15/07/2011
European Union Home Affairs Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom says that immigration and visa free travel are beneficial to the EU. Her comments come after Denmark brought in tougher border controls in...

Portugal takes EU presidency, announces Africa summit

10:18 05/07/2007
• Watch This Video Portugal has begun its six-month term at the helm of the European Union presidency, effective from 01 July 2007. There are a number of difficult and controversial issues that have...

European Court says German visa rule illegal

18:16 20/01/2006
The EU ruled on 19 January that some of Germany's visa restrictions in its Immigration Act are illegal. Specifically, the Court of Justice said that visa restrictions forcing non-EU workers posted to...