In the draft conclusions of the leaders’ summit, which diplomats from the 27 member countries are still working on, there is already confirmation of the new step toward a “fortress Europe.” The document, which dictates the political line of the EU bloc, argues that “new ways to prevent and counter irregular migration, in line with international law, should be considered.”
Von der Leyen closed her letter to EU heads of state and government with a call for solidarity and unity in the Schengen area, which has been compromised by ongoing suspensions imposed by member countries. “The reintroduction of border controls should be a measure of last resort, exceptional, and proportionate to the identified threat. The new Schengen Borders Code, which entered into force in July, specifies the obligations of member states to respect these principles,” the EU leader warned.
English version by the Translation Service of Withub
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