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A speech given by Angela Merkel to commemorate the German victims of mass expulsions after WWII and to mark World Refugee Day has triggered harsh reactions from the Czech Republic. In her speech Merkel had said that there was no "moral or political justification" for expulsions. Some commentators show understanding for the indignant reaction from politicians in Prague. Others see the whole affair as a storm in a teacup.

Russia has got off to a better start than any other World Cup host in the tournament. Its cities were filled with jubilant fans and motorcades after the Russian team's second victory in its match against Egypt. But commentators suspect the celebratory mood about the team's victories will soon give way to political discontent.

The parliamentary and presidential elections on Sunday could alter Turkey fundamentally: if the incumbent President Erdoğan and his AKP win, he will consolidate his power by introducing a presidential system and abolishing the parliamentary one. As election day nears, Turkish authors are also voicing their views in Western media outlets.

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Donald TUSK, President of the European Council, visits EU leaders in preparation of the June 2018 European Council.

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Committee and political group meetings, Brussels

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Committee meetings, Brussels

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EU Foreign Affairs and Defence ministers meet on 25 June 2018 in Luxembourg to discuss and adopt conclusions on EU cooperation in security and defence, and hold a session on EU-NATO cooperation together with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. Over lunch, foreign ministers discuss Yemen with UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths. The Council adopts conclusions. Foreign ministers also discuss the implementation of the EU Global Strategy, the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea (with Council conclusions), and Jordan.

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EU Ministers for Environment meet on 25 June 2018 in Luxembourg to adopt conclusions on delivering the EU action plan for the circular economy. Environment ministers also hold policy debates on the regulation on CO2 standards for cars and vans as well as on the directive on drinking water.

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EU Ministers for Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs (EPSCO) meet on 21 and 22 June 2018 in Luxembourg to discuss several legislative proposals, including the coordination of social security systems, work-life balance and transparent and predictable working conditions. They also hold a debate on the employment and social policy aspects of the 2018 European Semester exercise. On the second day, Health ministers hold a debate on the proposed regulation on health technology assessment. They also discuss the future of health in the EU.

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EU Finance Ministers meet on 22 June 2018 in Luxembourg to close the excessive deficit procedure for France, and to approve country-specific recommendations under the 2018 'European Semester'. They also discuss a proposed European deposit insurance scheme and fulfilment of the eurozone convergence criteria.

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EU Finance Ministers of the eurozone meet on 21 June 2018 in Luxembourg to discuss all elements needed to ensure a successful completion of Greece's economic adjustment programme by August. These elements are related to the surveillance framework that will apply after the programme, the size of the final tranche of financial support by the ESM and the possible debt measures.

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