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Integration

Bumps on the Road to the EU

The EU's rapprochement with Romania began immediately after the collapse of the USSR and the Warsaw Pact, in the early 1990s. In 1992, association agreements were concluded between the EU and…

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EU constitution in intensive care

Another founding country of the EU has spoken out against the European Union constitution. According to the results of the referendum held last week, 61.6% of the subjects of the Kingdom of the…

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Immigration

How Illegal Immigrants Are Seen Off from Germany

It is not so easy to expel an illegal alien from Germany. While the deportation procedure is being prepared and lasts, the state pays the illegal immigrant social benefits. Cologne alone spends up to…

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Country guide

Hungary's Open Doors

Officially, Hungary, along with nine other countries, joined the European Union on May 1, 2004. For Hungarians, this event had emotional and historical significance: the goal that the country had…

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Immigration

Loss of residence permit by a foreigner in Germany

It is known that a residence permit in Germany can not only be obtained, but also lost. The most common reason in my practice is a long absence, living in another country. For clarity, I will explain…

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Curiosities

Sometimes It's Better Not to Chew

In Germany, the local chapter of the Green Party in the state of Saarland has proposed introducing a tax on chewing gum, with the proceeds going to clean the streets and squares of German cities of…

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News

French Against the EU Constitution

One after another, EU countries are officially adopting the text of the European Constitution: whether by parliamentary vote or by popular referendum, the EU's founding law has already been ratified…

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Tourism

Where to go in June

The European events calendar for June is as rich as ever in musical, theatrical and simply entertaining events. You can immerse yourself in the historical past (the Tudor era in England or the Viking…

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Immigration

It's time for Germany to deal with illegal immigrants

The three-month program in Spain to grant residence and work permits to illegal migrants in the country has prompted German politicians to begin a discussion on this issue in Germany as well.

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Tourism

Attractions: Run or Lie Down?

No matter how diverse the attractions in theme parks are, they can be divided into certain types and classes. Why? To make it easier to navigate. After all, there is never enough time in parks, and…

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