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US motorbike maker Harley Davidson announced on Monday it would move part of its production outside the US, citing EU tariffs as a reason. New taxes on Harley Davidson are part of the EU's "counter-balancing" measures taken in reaction to tariffs on EU steel and aluminium imposed by US president Donald Trump. In a tweet, Trump said he was "surprised" by Harley Davison's decision, which he called a "white flag".

Italian interior minister Matteo Salvini said on Monday that he wanted "reception centres situated at the southern border of Libya to prevent Tripoli becoming a bottleneck." In a visit to Libya's capital Tripoli, he argued that migrant centres in Italy would be "a problem for Italy and for Libya itself because the death fluxes would not stop." However Libyan deputy premier Ahmed Maiteeq said the idea was against Libyan law.

The European Banking Authority warned Monday that UK financial institutions' preparations for Brexit were "inadequate" for a no-deal scenario. It said in a report that "there remains a material possibility" that negotiations between the UK and the EU end with no agreement, and that the transition period following the UK's exit "does not provide legal certainty". It said financial institutions should do more to identity the risks.

It is our hope, that the rising of a reformed new Ukraine will demonstrate to Russia that 19th century aggression will not be tolerated nor prove itself worthwhile in our 21st century Europe, write Denmark and Ukraine's prime ministers.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan yesterday (26 June) celebrated winning sweeping new powers in a decisive election victory, as his main rival accepted the outcome despite complaints over an unequal campaign that alarmed the EU.

The eighth meeting of the Accession Conference with Serbia at Ministerial level was held today in Luxembourg to open negotiations on Chapter 13 - Fisheries and Chapter 33 - Financial and budgetary provisions.

A group of European countries known as the “Green Growth Group” have called on the European Commission to update the EU’s pledge at the United Nation’s next annual climate meeting in December this year, and chart a pathway consistent with a 1.5°C global warming scenario by 2050.

An overwhelming majority of member states have voiced support for stricter EU rules on drinking water, saying the same level of safety should apply to products coming in contact with water as for those coming in contact with food.

Harley-Davidson announced on Monday (25 June) it would move some production out of the US to avoid EU tariffs and it might not be the last to do so. That has prompted European consumers’ organisations and importers to warn of the negative impact on consumers.

What will workplaces be like in the future? Will I still have a job that I am trained to do, that doesn’t bore or cripple me? When will I retire, and what sort of world will I be leaving for my children? These sorts of questions are preoccupying Europeans more and more, argues Steve Coulter.

As EU Social Affairs ministers are currently discussing social rights in the labour market, it is striking that, especially in the welfare state of Germany, one's career still depends heavily on where one comes from. EURACTIV Germany reports.

Eurogroup head Mário Centeno warned Monday (25 June) of differing opinions towards a plan by France and Germany to establish a eurozone budget, ahead of a key EU summit to discuss the matter.

European Union leaders meeting over migration later this week will agree to further tighten their external borders, give more support to Libya and look at creating "disembarkation" centres outside of their territory for people who arrive by sea.

Italy's pugnacious new government took its fight to block migrants to Libya on Monday (25 June) as a new boat with hundreds on board remained stranded at sea, deepening a crisis shaking Europe.

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has recently decided to start looking abroad to invest its $100 billion in capital, including ports in the EU. His vice-president Joachim von Amsberg told EURACTIV there wouldn’t be any rivalry with EU institutions, but rather "collaboration".

Implementing combined fish and vegetable farming system provides the food transparency and local production customers are asking for, say the supporters of aquaponic farming.

Local farmers are increasingly sought after by catering establishments, which want to improve their food supply and enhance local production. However, public procurement rules hinder their plans. EURACTIV.fr reports.

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In March 2012, Serbia was granted EU candidate status. In September 2013, a Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the EU and Serbia entered into force. The 4th meeting of the Accession Conference with Serbia at ministerial level was held on 13 December 2013 in Brussels to open negotiations on Chapter 5 - Public procurement, and to open and provisionally close Chapter 25 - Science and research.

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The eleventh meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro at Ministerial level was held today in Luxembourg to open negotiations on Chapter 17 - Economic and monetary policy.

The EU-Montenegro Stabilisation and Association Council held its ninth meeting on 25 June 2018 in Luxembourg.