4th Southern EU Countries Summit, Rome, 10 January 2018

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Series Details January 2018
Publication Date 10/01/2018
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Issues on the agenda ranged from the future of the eurozone, to efforts to propel growth, employment and investment, as well as preparation for the 2019 European Parliament elections.

Southern European leaders discussed the future of the European Union considering the positive economic outlook and the institutional developments within the bloc.

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The so-called 'Med Alliance' includes Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Greece, Malta and Cyprus.

Previous Southern EU Countries summits:

+ First summit of Southern EU Countries, Athens, September 2016
+ Second summit of Southern EU Countries, Lisbon, January 2017
+ Third summit of Southern EU Countries, Madrid, April 2017

The fourth summit of the so-called 'Med Alliance', comprising the heads of State and Government of seven southern European countries, was held in Rome on 10 January 2018.

Related Links
Euro|topics, January 2018: Europe's Mediterranean states show united front https://www.eurotopics.net/en/192373/europe-s-mediterranean-states-show-united-front
EurActiv, 10.01.18: Migration to dominate ‘Club Med’ summit in Rome http://www.euractiv.com/section/justice-home-affairs/news/migration-to-dominate-club-med-summit-in-rome/
Deutsche Welle, 11.01.18: Southern EU countries pledge to improve common migration policy http://p.dw.com/p/2qfG0
France24, 11.01.18: Migrants top agenda at EU’s ‘Southern Seven’ meeting in Rome http://www.france24.com/en/20180110-eu-migrants-rome-southern-seven-meeting
Euronews, 10.01.18: Greek and Italian leaders discuss migration ahead of Southern Europe summit http://www.euronews.com/2018/01/10/greek-and-italian-leaders-discuss-migration-ahead-of-southern-europe-summit
EUObserver, 11.01.18: Southern EU states unite on populism and migration https://euobserver.com/political/140502
The Local (Italy), 10.01.18: Southern EU countries demand united EU policy on migration https://www.thelocal.it/20180110/migration-southern-eu-meeting-rome
Italy: Council of Ministers: Declaration 'Bringing the EU Forward in 2018' http://www.governo.it/sites/governo.it/files/documenti/documenti/Notizie-allegati/governo/DeclarationIVEUSouthSummit.pdf

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