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Five Star Movement joins parliamentary group

The eight MEPs from the Italian Five Star Movement join the Left Group in the European Parliament. This brings the number of Left MEPs to 47. A six-month trial period was agreed.

By Julia Mertens

Pushbacks in Finland: Why legalization is problematic

Helsinki wants to push back refugees at the border with Russia without examining their asylum applications – even though comparatively few people seeking protection are arriving. To this end, the controversial pushbacks are to be legalized. Finland is facing criminal proceedings from Brussels as a result.

By Viktor Funk