Elizabeth Bourne believes it is time to “stand in solidarity with Italy” and “mobilize” the European Union
“The time has come first for solidarity with Italy, but also for mobilization of the European Union.”Elizabeth Bourne announced on Saturday, September 16, on BFMTV, as thousands of migrants arrived this week on the small Italian island of Lampedusa. The Prime Minister also announced that Emmanuel Macron will discuss the issue with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Europeans should not do that “Do not leave Italy alone to face what it is going through.”On Friday, the President of the Republic announced his invitation “The responsibility of the entire European Union”. He also pointed out “border” Subordinate “Purely nationalist approaches”. Follow our live broadcast.
The Minister of Interior speaks with his counterparts. Gerald Darmanin spoke by phone with the Italian and German Interior Ministers on Saturday about the arrival of thousands of migrants on the island at the beginning of the week, according to the Interior Ministry. Germany had announced its intention to no longer accept refugees from Italy, accusing Rome of not respecting European agreements on this issue.
Von der Leyen will go to the island. The President of the European Commission announced his visit to Lampedusa on Sunday, accompanied by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The far-right leader had called on the head of the European executive, denouncing immigration pressure “Unsustainable” For Italy.
Almost unprecedented flow. Between Monday and Wednesday, about 8,500 people arrived on 199 boats, according to figures from the United Nations migration agency. This number is larger than the island’s usual population, as its reception center has less than 400 places. On Friday, several thousand exiles were transported to Sicily.
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