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"It's a bold step" Human Rights Watch

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European Commission President, Jean-Claude Juncker, has set out new proposals to ease the migrant crisis.

They include allocating an additional 120,000 refugees to EU member states on a binding quota basis, establishing a permanent relocation system to avoid similar crises in the future, and a list of "safe countries" which would mean migrants from these countries would normally be returned home.

Together with the plans set out in May to relocate 40,000 refugees from Italy, Greece and Hungary, the new proposal would mean swift action to find places for 160,000 people.

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Some countries will be more willing than others to accept their quotas

There are, the EU members have not yet agreed to the 40,000 proposal from May, and some countries are still firmly opposed to the quotas. Ministers will discuss the proposals in Brussels next Monday, and there is likely to be some tough talking.

Judith Sunderland of Human Rights Watch gives her response to the proposals, and explains why HRW feels a "safe list" is a bad idea.

The view from the Greek Islands

Meanwhile, refugees continue to pour into Greece, especially via the islands of Kos and Lesbos, which are close to the Turkish coastline.

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Getting from the islands to the Greek mainland is another difficult journey, with ever more uncertainty ahead.

Helena Smith reports on the migrant crisis in Greece, and explains why, from the island to Athens, no one is coping well.

The future of airlines

With further Lufthansa strikes today, travel journalist, Simon Calder, looks at the narrowing line between budget airlines and cost cutting in traditional carriers.

What's behind Austria's football success

Why Austria is suddenly becoming a major force in football.

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