The European Union (EU) must show
solidarity with Italy as it struggles to manage an increase in
the arrival of migrants and refugees to its southern shores, the
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Josep Borrell said on Saturday.
"We must show all our solidarity with Italy in a difficult
moment," said Borrell in an interview with France 24 and Radio
France International.
"The European Union will stand by Italy," he added.
Borrell affirmed "the need for border control with policies that
go beyond security measures, and agreements with countries of
origin and transit that allow us to receive the migration we
need on a regular basis and also ensure the deportation of
illegal migrants" who "risk their lives for nothing".
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