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1 day ago
For all the sensational talk of crisis, migration figures are not at an all-time high and are not out of control. The vast majority of people who migrate do so legally. More than 3.5 million people moved to Europe legally last year, compared to 300,000 people described as “illegal".  
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19 hours ago
The discussion on the future of the cohesion policy in a changing Europe has begun. According to academics and experts, neither the enlargement nor the possible rise of the far-right threatens cohesion goals of social integration and climate resilience. But bureaucracy, unfair distribution of funds and lack of focus might.
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23 hours ago
The European Union takes thousands of decisions — and makes mountains of documents. But what happens to these historic files? EUobserver has gone searching in an old renaissance villa in Italy.
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What does Iran want?

2 days ago
The West can try to further isolate Iran by imposing even more sanctions, but that will not reduce its revolutionary thought and sympathy for it. The result will only be further isolation of Israel in the region.
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Why EUobserver is now asking for your email address

5 days ago
I’d like to explain why we made this choice, and why we think it’s necessary. It’s not because we want your data. And it’s not because we’re intent on bombarding you with endless emails to sign up for a paid membership.
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Welcome to the new EUobserver

15 days ago
New website, same EUobserver. Come explore its updated look, features and possibilities for the future with us.
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