Austria in outraged after three girls from Georgia and Armenia were deported. The situation had led to a showdown between the green party and the conservatives in Austria. Numerous people criticized the government for deporting the children who were considered to be well integrated. A 12-year-old and a 5-year-old from Georgia, and an Armenian student, were deported from … [Read more...] about Austria Protested the Deportation of Three Girls, Rising Debate About the Country’s Immigration System
UK Locks 62nd Post-Brexit Deal, Signs a Free Trade Agreement with Turkey
Just before the Brexit deal officially takes effect, the UK secures its 62nd agreement by signing a continuity and free trade agreement that will strengthen its ties with Turkey, yet another European outlier. Turkey's deal had become the fifth-biggest free trade agreement the UK had negotiated before the Brexit transition ended. It marked the 62nd agreement that Britain … [Read more...] about UK Locks 62nd Post-Brexit Deal, Signs a Free Trade Agreement with Turkey
EU Commission Proposes Creation of Brexit Adjustment Reserve
As the Brexit transition period ends on December 31st, the European Commission, upon the European Council's approval, prepares by putting forth a proposal to create a Brexit Adjustment Reserve. "The end of the transition period on December 31st will have an important economic and social impact on regions and local communities that are mostly linked to the UK's economy and … [Read more...] about EU Commission Proposes Creation of Brexit Adjustment Reserve
UK Secures Historic Post-Brexit Trade Deal with the EU Bloc
As Britain transitions to the dissolution of its European Union (EU) membership, negotiators and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson score a "historic" trade and security agreement, averting the bitter threat of a no-deal exit from the EU's single market and customs union, says European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a media conference on Brexit negotiations … [Read more...] about UK Secures Historic Post-Brexit Trade Deal with the EU Bloc