European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker
Economy
EU Commission Stresses Aim to Reach Staff Level Agreement by April 7
The aim is to reach a staff level agreement by the Eurogroup on April 7, European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas on Monday said.
The spokesman said that the negotiations between Greece and the institutions continue with the view to concluding...
Greece
Juncker: Greeks Love Me, 'I’m the Most Popular European Politician in Greece'
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Wednesday, that he is the most popular European politician in Greece during a joint press conference with European Parliament President Antonio Tajani in Brussels, following the presentation of the Commission’s “White Paper”...
Greece
Refugee Hotspots in Greece Rapidly Nearing Capacity, Authorities Warn
As 34 more migrants reached the shores of the Greek Island of Lesvos on Monday, the hot spots for migrants are rapidly approaching capacity, official data from the reception centers reveals.
With some 57,000 refugees currently living in Greece in...
Europe
EU Creates New European Border Controls to Curtail Migrant Influx
The European Union has agreed to the creation of a new European border and coast guard following a joint decision by the European Commission, European Council and European Parliament. This paves the way for the operation of a border...
Greece
ESM’s Regling and Commission Chief Juncker Visit Athens on Tuesday for a Series of Meetings
Tuesday morning the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) chief Klaus Regling is due to visit Athens and meet with Greek Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos.
Tsakalotos and Regling are expected hold a conference following their meeting.
Last Friday the ESM approved the release of...