Austria passes Islam law reforms
Craig TaylorParliament in Austria passes a controversial new bill that reforms a century-old law on Islam, despite claims it will treat Muslims unequally. BBC News – Europe
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Eurozone backs Greece reform plans
Eurozone finance ministers have approved reform proposals submitted by Greece in order to gain an extension of its bailout, officials say. BBC News – Europe
Deadline looms for Greek reform plan
Greece is preparing to present a list of reforms to international creditors in order to secure a bailout extension. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine prisoner swap boosts truce
Ukrainian government and rebel forces exchange dozens of prisoners, in the first step successfully carried out under the Minsk agreements. BBC News – Europe
Crunch talks on new Greek bailout
German and Greek finance ministers meet IMF and Eurogroup chiefs ahead of a vital finance ministers’ meeting on Greece’s bailout request. BBC News – Europe
Ukraine calls for UN peacekeepers
President Petro Poroshenko calls for UN peacekeepers to be sent to east Ukraine after his forces withdraw from the city of Debaltseve. BBC News – Europe