European Union officials have approved a last-minute deal Friday with the United States providing access to personal information about transatlantic air passengers to US authorities pursuing anti-terror investigations. "We have a new interim passenger name record (PNR) … [Read more...] about European Union and US Reach Air Passenger Data Deal
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European Union to consider reimposition of visas against the US and Canada next week
The European Commission will consider imposing visa requirements on tourists from the United States and Canada because not all EU citizens enjoy visa-free travel to North America. On Friday, spokeswoman Mina Andreeva said the item would be on the commission's agenda for next … [Read more...] about European Union to consider reimposition of visas against the US and Canada next week
Ukrainians can now enter the European Union visa-free
On Sunday, Ukrainians celebrated their first day of visa-free access to most of the EU's 28 nations following a measure adopted by the European Parliament in April and the European Council heads of government in May. One of many elements of the EU-Ukraine association agreement … [Read more...] about Ukrainians can now enter the European Union visa-free
Britain strikes “special status”deal with the European Union
After marathon negotiations with his 27 European Union counterparts, British Prime Minister David Cameron said he had secured a "special status" agreement for Britain. He said he would return to Britain and campaign vigorously for a "yes" vote for the country to stay in the EU. … [Read more...] about Britain strikes “special status”deal with the European Union
European Union extends Crimea sanctions by another year
Sanctions imposed by the European Union on the Crimean peninsula will remain in place until June 2018, the bloc's foreign ministers decided on Monday. The sanctions include a ban on all imports and exports with Crimea and the nearby city of Sevastopol relating to transport, … [Read more...] about European Union extends Crimea sanctions by another year