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British Prime Minister and Conservative party leader David Cameron delivers a statement to the nation at Number 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, 08 May 2015. Photo EPA/BGNES
The European Commission congratulated British Prime Minister David Cameron on his election victory on Friday but ruled out negotiations on key principles of the bloc including the freedom of movement.
Cameron has pledged to hold a referendum on Britain's EU membership before the end of 2017 and wants changes to be made to the Union treaties on issues including migration.
"The European Commission stands ready to work constructively with the new British government, and, yes, [European Commission] President Juncker looks forward to meeting David Cameron soon," Commission chief spokesman Margaritis Schinas told a daily media briefing in Brussels.
"[Juncker has said] he wants a fair deal with Britain and that the Commission will examine in a polite, friendly and objective way any proposals, ideas or requests that the UK may put forward," Schinas said.
However, Schinas added, the four freedoms at the heart of the EU, including the free movement of citizens, were "non-negotiable because they are the essence of the EU."
Cameron’s Conservatives won an outright majority in Thursday‘s general election, according to near-complete results. The victory will give Tories around 330 of 650 seats in Parliament and a mandate for another five years in office.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) in Bulgaria has confirmed that a total of 6,575,151 citizens are eligible to vote in the upcoming elections on April 19
Authorities in Bulgaria report a significant escalation in efforts to combat election-related violations, with 183 individuals detained in connection with crimes against electoral rights
The Bulgarian community in the United Kingdom is preparing for participation in the upcoming general election, with no major disruptions expected on voting day despite concerns linked to the reduced number of polling stations.
Gibraltar is set to be integrated into the Schengen system for land crossings starting July 15, following an agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom regarding the territory’s future arrangements
Interior Minister Emil Dechev has reported a sharp rise in signals related to alleged election crimes compared to the parliamentary vote held in October 2024
Interim Interior Minister Emil Dechev said that the rising number of detected election-related crimes is linked to a growing willingness among citizens to report suspected violations
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The Kremlin has announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an “Easter ceasefire” in the war in Ukraine, declaring a temporary halt in hostilities lasting around 36 hours
A group of Members of the European Parliament has raised concerns over the potential leakage of confidential EU information to Russia, urging stronger safeguards within the European Parliament
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has formally enacted legislation withdrawing the country from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), marking a decisive step in Chisinau’s gradual disengagement from Russian-led structures
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has carried out a series of coordinated investigative actions across several countries, including Bulgaria and Romania, as part of a probe into suspected large-scale fraud involving EU funds
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