Democracy & Justice

EU Summit: Migrant 'Controlled Centers' to Be Set Up Along Mediterranean

After an all-night-long summit meeting, EU leaders Friday morning agreed to create new migrant centers along the rim of the Mediterranean Sea, reaffirm the principles of the Dublin asylum system, and drop mandatory...

by LibertiesEU

After an all-night-long summit meeting, EU leaders Friday morning agreed to create new migrant centers along the rim of the Mediterranean Sea, reaffirm the principles of the Dublin asylum system, and drop mandatory relocation of asylum seekers. The 27 heads of states agreed just before sunrise to what they hope will be the foundations of an overall solution to migration. The talks started with the new Italian prime minister, Giuseppe Conte, threatening to veto the summit agreement in absence of concrete signs of solidarity.

Donate to liberties

Your contribution matters

As a watchdog organisation, Liberties reminds politicians that respect for human rights is non-negotiable. We're determined to keep championing your civil liberties, will you stand with us? Every donation, big or small, counts.

We’re grateful to all our supporters

Your contributions help us in the following ways

► Liberties remains independent
► It provides a stable income, enabling us to plan long-term
► We decide our mission, so we can focus on the causes that matter
► It makes us stronger and more impactful

Your contribution matters

As a watchdog organisation, Liberties reminds politicians that respect for human rights is non-negotiable. We're determined to keep championing your civil liberties, will you stand with us? Every donation, big or small, counts.

Subscribe to stay in

the loop

Why should I?

You will get the latest reports before anyone else!

You can follow what we are doing for your rights!

You will know about our achivements!

Show me a sample!