Etienne Schneider

#DiplomaticCentennial/Lilian Zamfiroiu: Romania's taking over EU presidency, both unprecedented challenge, matching opportunity

The relations between Romania and Luxembourg are unfolding in a privileged framework of dialogue at both bilateral and European level, marked by the moment in 2007 when Luxembourg and Sibiu became European Capitals of Culture, which gave a new boost to the bilateral relationship and created a substantial bond not only between the two cities but also between the two countries, Romania's

EU Interior Ministers to Discuss Stricter Border Controls at JHA Council

The interior ministers of the EU member states are convening at an informal meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) council in Amsterdam on Monday and Tuesday.

Among the topics of discussion will be migration, border control, fight against terrorism and cyber security.

EU Moves Towards Reinforcing Fight Against Terrorism

At their extraordinary meeting in Brussels on Friday, the justice and home affairs ministers of the EU member states adopted a set of conclusions to reinforce the fight against terrorism.

The extraordinary meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council was summoned by the Luxembourg Presidency of the Council of the EU in coordination with French authorities.

EU Interior Ministers to Convene at Extraordinary JHA Council on Friday

Interior ministers of the EU member states will convene at an extraordinary meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council in Brussels on Friday.

The meeting was summoned by Etienne Schneider, Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Security of Luxembourg, the country chairing the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU.