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German Social Democrats: Bulgaria, Romania will not be "Second Class" Members

Members of the German Social Democratic party said press news, which claimed Bulgaria and Romania should not be accepted in the EU as full-fledged members, are inappropriate. The German Bundestag is expected to ratify the two country's Accession Treaty w

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 25, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1418

Sweden Plans Open Door Policy for Bulgarian, Romanian Migrants

The Swedish government does not rule out an open door policy for migrant workers coming from Bulgaria and Romania, when they join the European Union next year, reports say.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 25, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1963

Romania Chooses Liberal Senator Vosganian as EU Commissioner

Romania's National Liberal Party senator Varujan Vosganian has been nominated for EU commissioner, the prime minister announced.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 25, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1109

German MPs Set to Press for Sanctions on Bulgaria, Romania

The German parliament is set to demand the triggering of safeguards against Romania and Bulgaria immediately upon EU accession in January, EUobserver reported, citing local press.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 25, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1556

Italy Resists UK Fears of Bulgarian, Romanian Influx

Italy remains resistant to British fears of an influx of Bulgarian and Romania migrants that forced the country to limit their right to work, local press says.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 25, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1368

UK Limits on Bulgarians, Romanians "Farce" from "Cloud Cuckoo Land"

Plans by Home Secretary John Reid to limit the rights of Bulgarians and Romanians to work in the UK received wide coverage in Wednesday's papers.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 25, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1269

Romania Proposes Macovei for EU Commissioner - Report

Romanian Minister of Justice Monica Macovei has been nominated for EU commissioner, EUexpands reported. A day earlier Bulgaria's EU-Affairs Minister Meglena Kuneva was confirmed, though unofficially, to be the candidate for the Brussels job.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 25, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1239

Bulgaria's EU Minister to Visit Germany

Bulgaria's EU integration minister Meglena Kuneva will visit Berlin on Wednesday where she will present the Balkan country's progress in the fulfilment of its EU membership criteria in the German Bundesrat. She will lay the focus on the commitments in th

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 25, 2006, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 921

UK Ambassador in Sofia: We will Control Migration

Great Britain will stick to its policy of controlling migration, UK Ambassador in Bulgaria Jeremy Hill said at a press conference on Tuesday. The press conference was held after the British government approved measures to curb immigration to the UK from

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 24, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1202

Ireland Closing Market Doors for Bulgarians, Romanians Too

Just hours after Bulgarians and Romanians had to face the news that they wouldn't be allowed to work in the UK once the country joins the EU, Ireland also made public its decision to shut out the two countries' migrants. Ireland' Enterprise, Trade and Em

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 24, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1870

UK Small Businesses Fear Mess after Curbing Bulgarians, Romanians

The Federation of Small Businesses has slammed proposals by the home secretary John Reid to place restrictions on people from Romania and Bulgaria who wish to come to the UK to work, Business Money reported.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 24, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1331

Bulgaria Chooses EU Minister Kuneva for Brussels Commissioner

Bulgaria's EU-Affairs Minister Meglena Kuneva has been confirmed to be the candidate for the Brussels commissioner job, at a coalition meeting Tuesday, reports say.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 24, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1425

EC "Regrets" UK's Decision for Bulgaria, Romania's Migrants

The European Commission has expressed its regret over the UK clampdown on the labour market for the Bulgarian and Romanian migrants. Brussels again pointed out the favourable effect an open doors policy had on the economy, media reported.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 24, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1388

Bulgaria's EU Minister Disappointed by UK "Strange Policy"

Bulgarian minister Meglena Kuneva said she was disappointed by London's decision to restrict the influx of migrant workers from Bulgaria and Romania. The Euro-Affairs Minister predicted on BBC News 24 that about 36,000 people would want to move to Britai

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 24, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 913

Bulgaria Threatens Counter-Measures to UK, Ireland Limitations

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry announced the country could impose counter-measures after the United Kingdom and Ireland approved limitations on Romanian and Bulgarian migrant workers. "We do understand how sensitive the migration issue is to the British peo

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 24, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1778

Bulgaria, Romania Imposed UK, Ireland Job Barriers

The British government approved measures to curb immigration to the UK from Romania and Bulgaria after the two countries join the European Union in January. Ireland has also made public its decision to shut out the two countries' migrants, Enterprise, Tr

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 24, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1907

Ambassadors Open European Gays, Lesbians Forum in Sofia

Foreign ambassadors in Bulgaria will inaugurate the 28th Annual Conference of International Association of Gays and Lesbians for Europe, which will be held from 26 to 29 October 2006 in Sofia, organizers announced.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 24, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2278

UK Decides on Limiting Bulgarian, Romanian Migrants

John Reid, UK home secretary, is expected to announce measures to curb immigration to the UK from Romania and Bulgaria after the two countries join the European Union in January. The measures, which will be debated by the cabinet today, are expected to l

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 24, 2006, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1102

Germany Shuts Labour Doors to Bulgarian, Romanian Migrants

Germany has decided to curb the access of Bulgarian and Romanian migrant workers to the labour market after the two countries join the EU. The high unemployment rate has propped the country to close its doors for those hoping to find work there, Gerd And

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 23, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1429

Germany Anxious to Spare its Criminals from Bulgaria's Prisons

The Prime Minister of Bavaria Edmund Stoiber has turned to EC enlargement commissioner Oli Rehn, asking him to change the criminals' extradition rules in the EU, when it comes to Bulgaria. Fearing that German outlaws may be extradited to serve their time

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 23, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 2069

UK Chancellor Confirms Clampdown on Bulgaria, Romania

Speculation at Westminster that John Reid, the Home Secretary, was planning a clampdown on immigrants from the new accession states appeared to be confirmed by the Chancellor, Gordon Brown, The Herald reported.

Politics » Bulgaria in EU | October 23, 2006, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1491
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