President of the European Council Charles Michel emphasized that migration will be a "major point of discussion" at the EU summit, focusing on preventing irregular migration through stronger border control, partnerships, and return policies.
With irregular border crossings decreasing by over 40% in 2024 compared to last year, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni highlighted the urgency for pragmatic solutions amidst ongoing debates surrounding migration policies in Europe.
The EU meeting is taking place against a backdrop of rising far-right parties in Europe, which have made substantial gains in recent elections, effectively pushing for stricter immigration measures and impacting the overall political landscape.
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has suggested suspending the right to asylum as a tactic to curb incoming migrants via Belarus, further illustrating the varied approaches within the EU regarding irregular migration.
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