The European Commission is sending out political signals that its top priority on migration is to shore up borders, send people packing, and prevent others from arriving.
A letter sent ahead of the EU summit in Brussels on Thursday (26 October) by EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, lays out a vision on migration that appears to increasingly echo far-right grievances [see letter here and Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe
Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.
Nikolaj joined EUobserver in 2012 and covers home affairs. He is originally from Denmark, but spent much of his life in France and in Belgium. He was awarded the King Baudouin Foundation grant for investigative journalism in 2010.