On migration the time of talking has passed, we need decisive action by the European Council. Europe is a continent of solidarity, and we want it to stay that way. But current migration levels are unsustainable, and people ask, "why is the state not upholding the law?" #EUCO 1/4
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With more than 300.000 illegal border crossings, we must first re-establish control of our external borders. We believe the Commission should also financially support building fences in exceptional cases. Unfortunately, they are needed sometimes. #EUCO 2/4
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People also rightly ask why Europe is doing more on returns. Only 1 in 5 persons who receive the instruction to leave Europe, actually leave. This is simply not good enough. Europe must be more ambitious when it comes to readmission agreements with third countries. 3/4
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The @EPPGroup refuses to look away. Next week’s special #EUCO leaders have to deliver progress. More than 70% of Europeans are concerned about the impact of migration on their lives. 4/4 https://www.eppgroup.eu/newsroom/publications/epp-group-position-paper-on-asylum-and-migration_2747f25
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