The Italian Minister of Justice Calo Nordio, speaking at a conference held in Palermo, Sicily, referred to yesterday’s decision of the court in Rome, which concerns the return of twelve migrants from the closed detention centers in Albania. More specifically, the Italian minister and a close associate of the country’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, emphasized: … Read more
Response Brussels The differences of the member states on immigration remain, but the will of the leaders for unity prevailed and they managed to agree on conclusions on immigration, calling for the acceleration and increase of returns. As noted, the European Council calls for decisive action at all levels to facilitate, increase and accelerate returns … Read more
Kyriakos Mitsotakis, from Brussels, gave his own answer to Antonis Samaras, for what he said about the government’s stance on Greek-Turkish, after the end of the European Council Summit. Responding to a question about voices in the country talking about selling out, “Cyprus and Aegean package” including that of former Prime Minister Mr. Samaras, he … Read more
Convergence of the EU’s interior ministers for the fastest and most efficient return of migrants was made clear after the meeting of the competent Council in Luxembourg. The Commission is invited to present a legislative proposal on the issue with the processes underway, however, nothing clear is expected before the new House of Commissioners takes … Read more
Pope Francis sent a message against border strengthening from the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium. “We need a culture that expands the borders” the Pontiff said after showing testimonies and stories of refugees. “We saw earlier, in the video, a very moving testimony. And while some call for the strengthening of borders, you, as … Read more
European governments were trying to digest Berlin’s surprise decision to unilaterally reimpose controls on its land borders last week, when Iran’s regime announced a “sweep” operation over the next six months to deport some two million “foreigners who do not have travel documents’. The decision mainly concerns Afghan refugees and amounts to a warning to … Read more
Positions and proposals for dealing with immigration, then the actions that Germany has taken in the last few hours, were presented, among others, by the candidate for the leadership of the PaSoK, Anna Diamantopoulou, speaking to a warm and crowded audience in Rhodes. An island that experiences the consequences of illegal immigration every day. “It … Read more
The developments in the immigration field are rapid with the turn of Germany, which announced its plans to close the borders. It is recalled that this decision has caused strong reactions in Europe, including Greece, as expressed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. At the same time, Hungary is ready to file a lawsuit against the … Read more
The rise of the far right in recent local elections and internal instability in Germany appear to be leading Olaf Solz’s coalition to past eras of erecting walls where they have fallen. “There are points that need to be clarified to clarify whether the announcements are consistent with Community law which is doubtful based on … Read more
Chancellor Olaf Solz is changing “course” on immigration, putting “Schengen at risk”, as the Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk complains, under the weight of the – expected – victory of the Alternative for Germany in Thuringia, first of all, in the first “resounding” victory of the extreme right after World War II in the … Read more