![]() However, the ‘solidarity mechanism’ is barely worth the paper it is written on. The Commission insists that its existing ‘solidarity mechanism’ means that “a significant number of relocation places are available to help alleviate some of the pressure through relocation to other member states”. Pope Francis has urged EU countries to share responsibility for taking in migrants and not just leave it to the countries where people arrive. The European Commission has underlined the legal obligation to rescue lives “irrespective of the circumstances that lead people to be in a situation of distress,” to avoid a “humanitarian tragedy.” Migration and human rights experts, however, say that they have. Meloni insists that her government has not broken international law. The response has followed the usual pattern: indignation and statements of the obvious. The Italian government at first tried to prevent the passengers from coming ashore completely, before allowing only those considered ‘vulnerable cases’ by Italy. Last week, almost 1,000 asylum-seekers arrived in Italy via four boats operated by NGO boats. The first test of new Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on migration control has seen the deliberate pushback of mostly adult male asylum seekers in the Mediterranean Sea. In this edition, we look at the never-ending issue of migration and how Europe is dealing (or not dealing) with it.Įditor’s Take: Europe’s insoluble migration crisis Welcome to EU Politics Decoded where Benjamin Fox and Eleonora Vasques bring you a round-up of the latest political news in Europe and beyond every Thursday. ![]()
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