Gas finds heighten eastern Med tensions
The discovery in recent years of huge natural gas reserves in the eastern Mediterranean has whetted the appetite of nearby countries but strained tensions between Turkey and its neighbours
After US boost, Greece looks for EU backing on Turkey talks
Greece looks for EU support this week in tough upcoming talks with Turkey over maritime borders and energy exploration after securing a diplomatic boost from the visiting US secretary of state
Greece warms to EU asylum pact but refugee groups rage
Greece has cautiously welcomed a plan from Brussels to reform the EU's shaky asylum system, but charity groups working with refugees have blasted a continued "outrageous containment policy"
Macron to discuss east Med tensions at southern EU summit on Thursday
Macron has spoken out resolutely against Turkey's activities in the Eastern Mediterranean. Therefore, he called for an informal summit of the southern EU countries on Thursday.
Germany’s Maas sees ‘dark clouds’ over relations with Russia
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas is emphasizing the importance of collective work and effort of all EU member states in order to reach progress not only in the European Union but also in the continent as a whole.
Turkey’s bid to become maritime powerhouse unsettles Mediterranean
Turkey's push into the Mediterranean featuring gas drilling, tough rhetoric and warships is rooted in a vision of a "Blue Homeland" that targets waters claimed by EU neighbours
EU agency: Central Med migrant crossings more than doubled in July
The number of illegal sea migration across the Mediterranean has doubled in July compared to the month before.
All in all nevertheless, migration figures within the EU have fallen in 2020 due to the corona virus travel restrictions.
Coronavirus praise as Greek PM completes first year in office
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been praised for his government's response to COVID-19 but tackling the economic impact of the lockdown will be the true test of his leadership, analysts say
EU Commission’s long-awaited migration reform plan expected September
The European Union has confirmed that an "EU migration and asylum pact" will be proposed to the 27 member states by autumn, in order to reach an agreement regarding the asylum and migrants allocation within the EU.
EU’s haphazard route to post-lockdown border reopenings
As European countries emerge from coronavirus lockdowns and lift travel restrictions, the EU has aimed to coordinate border reopening among members - but the process has been far from harmonious