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What turns some law-abiding Canadians into smugglers? The high price of imported cheese.
Canada has tariffs and quotas on imported cheese, which results in higher prices and limited availability. So some Canadians resort to cheese smuggling.
As Spain sinks further into instability, the EU remains mute
Why far-right populism hasn't caught on in Spain
The European Union may be fragile, but it's not cracking up just yet
Refugees in Turkey will get EU-funded debit cards
The EU announced plans Thursday to distribute debit cards to refugees in Turkey, part of a multi-billion euro aid deal with Ankara to curb migrant flows to Europe.
After the UK, which nations are more vulnerable to an anti-EU revolt? These 5 charts may tell you.
Using the social indicators revealed in the Brexit referendum, we did a test on key EU countries. Italy shared four characteristics that might drive people away from the EU.
Will the murder of an idealistic, young British MP swing the EU membership vote?
If voters choose to depart from the EU, Britain will take a "leap into the unknown."
How Britain's debate over Europe has opened an old rivalry between former schoolmates
In Britain, a civil war between two old schoolmates and political rivals has broken out. A few months from now, Britons will go to the polls to vote on whether the country should exit the European Union, and go it alone.
The refugee crisis was the story of the year in 2015. And that story is far from over.
The refugee crisis in Europe dominated the world's headlines for much of 2015. But it’s a challenge that’s likely to define 2016 as well.
Could the European Union punish the Swiss for their decision to limit immigration?
Swiss voters approved by the narrowest of margins a measure to limit immigration into their country. That goes against the country's agreement with the European Union to allow the free movement of people across borders ... and could have serious consequences for the Swiss and their economy.
The Swiss crackdown on 'mass' immigration angers many of its European neighbors
A Swiss vote to bring back strict immigration quotas for Europeans is drawing criticism from France, Germany, and others in the European Union. But it is being praised by nationalist parties in Europe, too.
Ukrainians find themselves stuck firmly between the EU and Russia
Ukraine is backing away from its plan to join the EU and that has spurred mass demonstrations. Russia is against Ukraine having free trade relations with Europe, and Ukraine's president says his economically-struggling country needs to maintain its important trade ties with Russia.