Denmark, Italy back tougher EU migration policy

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has voiced support for Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s call for a tougher European migration policy and stronger measures to curb uncontrolled migration.

In a joint Facebook post, Frederiksen and Meloni said Europe should not allow uncontrolled migration and argued that illegal migration was placing pressure on European societies, Caliber.Az reports.

They cited rising crime, increased pressure on social welfare systems and declining public trust among the consequences of illegal migration.

The two leaders acknowledged that they do not agree on every issue but said they were united by a shared commitment to protecting Europe. They also called for more deportations from the European Union and the creation of deportation centres in third countries.

The comments come amid renewed pressure on the EU over migration. In late July, tens of thousands of undocumented migrants reached the Spanish autonomous city of Ceuta from Morocco, either swimming or crossing on foot by bypassing the breakwater separating the territory from Morocco.

Spanish authorities deployed the military to help maintain security in the city. According to the Spanish government, at least 75 people died while attempting to reach Ceuta.

By Sabina Mammadli