Home Affairs DG News

May 24, 2013   |   euobserver.com [Ticker] UK migrant influx fears unfounded, says EU commissioner

European commissioner for home affairs Cecilia Malmstrom said UK concerns over an influx of Romanians and Bulgarians is unfair, reports the London Evening Standard. She noted they have a right to travel and work in the UK. "We...

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May 23, 2013   |   thisislondon.co.uk ‘UK fears over Romanians are unfair… EU needs more migrants to prosper’ image

The EU’s home affairs commissioner talks to Martin Bentham in Strasbourg One of Europe’s top officials has denounced “unfair” British concerns about Romanian and Bulgarian migrants and warned that the EU will need a further...

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May 23, 2013   |   timesofmalta.com Brussels ditches proposal to aid Malta relocate migrants image

Hopes that Malta would get help to relocate irregular migrants were dashed as “harsh resistance” forced a change of plans. Speaking at the European Parliament, European Home Affairs Commissioner Cecilia Malmström said the...

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May 22, 2013   |   neurope.eu Commission on migration and development

Author(s): Karafillis Giannoulis On 21 May, the European Commission published a communication on migration and development. According to the Communication, migration and development policies should focus on how to promote...

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May 22, 2013   |   europa.eu Daily Mail scare story on Europol rebutted – but Mail removes important points from our letter

Number of View: 488 The Commission recently proposed limited changes to the way the EU’s law enforcement agency Europol works . The aim is to tackle cross-border crime – for example drug dealing and human trafficking – better....

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May 21, 2013   |   culture360.org Artists’ mobility and visa issues | public online consultation

The European Commission–DG Home Affairs is revising the EU visa code and has opened a public online consultation to improve the procedures for obtaining short-stay Schengen visas. Artists and... Read More

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May 22, 2013   |   fortmilltimes.com Utrikesdepartementet: Sweden pushing for human rights online image

On 22-23 May, the Stockholm Internet Forum (SIF) is being held for the second time. The conference uses an informal format that aims to promote dialogue and interaction and it draws a great deal of interest, bringing together...

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May 19, 2013   |   dodlive.mil Assessing the European Cyber Strategy

Nerea Rial has an article in NewEurope that questions whether the three-month old EU cuber strategy is enough, and suggest that there must be an additional focus on technology: Three months ago, the European Commission launched...

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May 16, 2013   |   europa.eu Speech - The Internal Security Dimension and Perspectives

European Commission Cecilia Malmström EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Speech - 4th European Civil Protection Forum/Brussels 16 May 2013 Good morning ladies and gentlemen, You know better than anyone the impact of natural...

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May 16, 2013   |   europa.eu Speech - Delivering a cybersecurity strategy to protect an interconnected Europe

European Commission Cecilia Malmström EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Speech - European Cyber Security Conference, "Securing the Internet Economy"/Brussels 16 May 2013 Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen, Cyberspace, and the...

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May 16, 2013   |   neurope.eu What comes after the Cyber Security Strategy? image

Author(s): Nerea Rial Three months ago, the European Commission launched its Cyber Security Strategy and proposed a directive on network and information security (NIS). However, there are still some questions that must be...

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May 16, 2013   |   guardian.co.uk Berlin signals opposition to EU policing and justice opt-out by Britain image

Senior officials in Berlin question whether Cameron should be allowed to pick and choose where to co-operate with EU partners The home secretary's campaign to repatriate a battery of key European powers over police, justice and...

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May 15, 2013   |   worldbulletin.net EU criticises Greece for refusing Syrians asylum image

Greece rejected 150 asylum applications from Syrians last year and approved only two, the UN refugee agency has said World Bulletin/News Desk The European Union's senior immigration official criticised Greece on Tuesday for...

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May 14, 2013   |   mytravelarticles.tumblr.com EU immigration official gives Greece mixed report

The European Home Affairs Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom on Tuesday welcomed efforts by the Greek government to create a fairer system for processing the asylum applications of undocumented immigrants while emphasizing that...

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May 10, 2013   |   neurope.eu Malmström says Europe needs to become more attractive for migrants image

“We need to make the European Union (EU) an attractive place to go to. This is why we have to put in place flexible admission policies and reform our visa policies,” said the EU’s home affairs Commissioner Cecilia Malmström at...

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May 10, 2013   |   euobserver.com [Ticker] EU commissioner urges greater respect for migrants

EU home affairs commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom in a speech in Florence on Thursday urged politicians, businessmen, academics and media to counter new "xenophobic, populist and even racist movements" against migrants in Europe....

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May 9, 2013   |   europa.eu Daily Mail scare story on Europol rebutted – but Mail removes important points from our letter

Number of View: 380 The Commission recently proposed limited changes to the way the EU’s law enforcement agency Europol works . The aim is to tackle cross-border crime – for example drug dealing and human trafficking – better....

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May 8, 2013   |   mytravelarticles.tumblr.com Greece to receive over 86 million euros from EU funds for tackling illegal immigration

Greece is poised to receive over 86 million euros for curbing illegal immigration, Cecilia Malmstrom, European Commissioner for Home Affairs, said on Wednesday. The Swedish commissioner was responding to an European Parliament...

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May 8, 2013   |   anirudhsethireport.com An Update for Ranbaxy ,Larsen ,Jubilant Foods.

Now Trading at 448 level. Decisive Break below 447 with volumes ,We see PANIC upto 437–427—-425 level in hrs only. 101% ,Sell on RISE !! Below 1576 level ,We see Bears will have Upperhand. PANIC upto 1524—1507 ?? More Details...

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May 8, 2013   |   anirudhsethireport.com €120 billion lost to corruption in EU each year

An estimated €120 billion is lost to corruption each year throughout the 27 member states, the EU commissioner for home affairs Cecilia Malmstrom has said. “In public procurement, studies suggest that up to 20 to 25 percent of...

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May 8, 2013   |   euractiv.com European liberal leader spells out concerns for 2014 elections (News)

The European Union should brace for “chaos” after the European elections a year from now following surprise victories by renegade, anti-EU parties in recent Italian and British elections, European liberal leader Graham Watson...

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May 6, 2013   |   gayqube.com How it is to be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex in Europe in 2013? image

Posted by Gay Press Network May 6, 2013 On 16 May 2013, to mark the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (17 May), ILGA-Europe launches the Rainbow Europe package reviewing the situation of LGBTI people in...

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May 6, 2013   |   viamedic.com Users Increasingly Use Internet to Buy Drugs image

European drug officials recently admitted — they’re having a hard time shutting down sites like Silk Road and covert browsers like Tor. – Click to Tweet. These days, you don’t need to hang out on the nearest seedy street corner...

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May 4, 2013   |   journalism.co.uk [Tabloid Watch] EC in UK challenges Mail article on Europol - but paper removes key points from...

On 19 April, the Daily Mail reported : The article by Ian Drury began: British police forces will be forced to hand sensitive details of criminal investigations to Brussels or risk a massive fine. In a controversial move, the...

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May 3, 2013   |   upi.com Cybersecurity needs work, experts say

WASHINGTON, May 3 (UPI) -- A global effort is needed to combat cybercrime as it evolves to include state and non-state actors, a European commissioner told U.S. delegates. Australian police last month said they arrested the...

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May 2, 2013   |   eurasiareview.com Next Step In EU – US Cooperation On Cyber Security And Cybercrime – Speech

By Cecilia Malmström, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Homeland Security Policy Institute, George Washington University / Washington Ladies and Gentlemen, I’d like to thank the organisers and in particular director Frank...

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Apr 30, 2013   |   politico.com Silicon Valley gets in the secret money game - Members visit tech firms over break - Spectrum...

With help from Michelle Quinn TECH GETS IN THE SECRET MONEY GAME — Tony Romm, leading POLITICO last night: “Top tech executives and their companies are embracing stealth, not-for-profit campaigns that can advertise and advance...

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Apr 30, 2013   |   washingtonexaminer.com The Associated Press

AP WASHINGTON DAYBOOK, Tuesday, April 30 GENERAL ALL DAY April 28 - 30. ADL CENTENNIAL SUMMIT & GALA — Approximately 1,000 ADL leaders from across the country will gather for ADLs Centennial Summit & Gala in Washington, DC....

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Apr 29, 2013   |   europa.eu Daily Mail scare story on Europol rebutted – but Mail removes important points from our letter

Number of View: 42 The Commission recently proposed limited changes to the way the EU’s law enforcement agency Europol works . The aim is to tackle cross-border crime – for example drug dealing and human trafficking – better....

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Apr 29, 2013   |   argophilia.com European Commission Turns Cold Shoulder to More Exlusionism image

Last week the European Commission turned a cold shoulder to ideas of permanently banning certain EU nationals entry, and the subsequent negative impact certain rules might have on overall tourism. A Commission spokesman...

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