Contentious plans to be discussed in Luxembourg aimed at making distribution of responsibility fairer
EU countries that refuse to host migrants or asylum seekers could be charged up to €20,000 a head under radical proposals aimed at easing the pressure on frontline countries including Italy and Greece.
One diplomat said they had chosen a “tortoise method to do it slowly, slowly” to try to find an agreed position among member states but said it would be touch-and-go on Thursday. But sources say diplomats from member states have now agreed that the “bottom line is there is no compulsory relocation”.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
AFL calls on Hawks’ report author to appear in racism investigationThe AFL has approached the author of Hawthorn’s cultural safety review to take part in the league’s investigation of how the club conducted its contentious report.
Read more »
Matters of State: Who comes into the Maroons pack?Queensland head to Suncorp Stadium on June 21 with a view to wrapping up this year’s Ampol State of Origin series but injuries to two key forwards have thrown coach Billy Slater a curve ball ahead of next week's team announcement.
Read more »
For the first time ever, an LGBTQ+ state of emergency has been declared in the USThe declaration included a 'know before you go' guide to help LGBTQ+ people navigate state laws aimed at regulating the lives of queer people.
Read more »
Not even a ruptured testicle could stop this New South Wales hopeful from chasing his State of Origin dreamWhen Spencer Leniu ruptured his testicle, the doctors said he'd miss eight weeks, but the Penrith enforcer is back early in an effort to chase a State of Origin berth.
Read more »
Rightwing governor of Lazio region withdraws backing for pride paradeDecision is linked to row over government plans to criminalise people who seek surrogacy abroad
Read more »